Philadelphia announced the roster move after gathering additional medical information. The team had ruled Hurts out Thursday for Sunday’s home game against the Carolina Panthers, but held off on a longer-term decision while consulting specialists.

Hurts is expected to miss games against Carolina, the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders and New York Giants before the Eagles’ Week 10 bye. The team has said the clot is treatable, and his medical team will determine when he can return to play.

Blood clots are often treated with anticoagulants, or blood thinners, which prevent a player from competing while taking them. The appropriate treatment and recovery period depend on factors including the clot’s size and location. Doctors who have not examined Hurts have suggested he could be out for several weeks, with one estimate putting the absence at about six weeks.

Tanner McKee is expected to start against Carolina, with rookie Cole Payton promoted to backup. Philadelphia also signed Joe Milton from Dallas’ practice squad; NFL rules require Milton to remain on the Eagles’ roster for three weeks.

Hurts’ absence comes amid a difficult stretch for the team. Philadelphia entered Sunday ranked 29th in points per game, at 18.4, and 31st in total yards, at 262.2 per game. The Eagles had gone seven straight regular-season games without scoring 25 points, their longest such streak under coach Nick Sirianni, and had gone three-and-out on 38% of their possessions, the league’s highest rate this season.

The team has also dealt with injuries to running back Saquon Barkley and receiver DeVonta Smith, along with major changes to its offensive line. The Eagles have been outgained by an average of 115 yards per game in the second half this season, according to the figures reported ahead of Sunday’s game.