Jalen Hurts’ blood clot has turned from a precaution into a potential season-altering issue for the Philadelphia Eagles.Already 2-3 on the season, the team announced that Hurts would miss Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers due to the blood clot.Hurts’ blood clot is more significant than once thoughtGettyJust days later, ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news that the Eagles quarterback is now set to miss at least four weeks.“After consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, the Eagles are placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve,” Schefter tweeted.The incident is thought to have occurred during Week 4, when Hurts was cleated by a Los Angeles Rams defender.An Oct. 10 ultrasound in London found a superficial blood clot, but team doctors and medical staff concluded he could safely play. Hurts took every snap in the game in the brutal loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, playing without limitation.More than a week passed since it was first brought to light before the team ultimately placed him on injured reserve.A blood clot could lead to a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. Fans couldn’t quite believe it took the Eagles that long to make the decision.“I think it’s unforgivable that they knew about it and he still played in London, I hope they don’t put his future health at risk,” one said.“An irresponsible decision not only to have him play, but let him get on a plane with a blood clot, they need to be held accountable,” a second added.“The person or people who cleared hurts to play, and then fly should be fired, terrible decision,” a third commented.The incident is thought to have occured during their Week 4 game against the Los Angeles RamsGettyFans couldn’t believe doctors cleared Hurts to play and fly to and from LondonGetty“Forgot the fact he played, I can’t believe they green-lit a seven-hour flight with a blood clot. Awful,” a fourth concluded.Eagles sign quarterback from Dallas CowboysStanford product Tanner McKee has been confirmed as the starter while Hurts recovers from his injury.In six appearances for the Eagles, the 26-year-old has thrown for 597 yards, with five touchdowns and one interception.While Cole Payton is expected to back-up McKee, the Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton III off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.Milton III, who holds the record for the fastest throw at the NFL Combine (62mph), was touted to challenge Dak Prescott as starter in Dallas.He now joins an Eagles team who are fighting to keep their season alive, amid injuries and surprise retirements.The Eagles poached Milton III off the Cowboys practice squadGettyIf the Eagles cannot halt their three-game slide and protect their signal-callers, what began as a minor injury precaution could unravel their entire 2026 campaign before Hurts is eligible to return.Join talkSPORT’s dedicated US Sports YouTube channel The S* Word every Tuesday and Thursday for our brand new NFL shows.On Tuesdays, Will Gavin and US senior reporter Brian T. Smith will debate the biggest talking points from the NFL weekend, while on Thursdays Efe Obada joins the crew to talk to players past and present and break down what to look for across the league.