Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the season after doctors discovered deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli in his lungs.
- Medical concerns emerged after Hurts injured his calf during Philadelphia's October 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams; specialists in London initially diagnosed superficial vein thrombosis before follow-up testing revealed the more serious lung condition.
- Nicole Lynn, president of football at Klutch Sports Group and Hurts' representative, stated, "He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations." Hurts will receive blood-thinning medication for at least three months.
- Backup quarterback Tanner McKee assumed starting duties in Sunday's 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers, completing 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown. The Eagles fell to 2-4 with +460 playoff odds.
- While the Eagles organization anticipates Hurts' full recovery, Philadelphia must now position itself for the 2027 season and beyond; the quarterback carries a $255 million contract extension agreed in 2023.
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Jalen Hurts’ Mom Posts ‘Be Grateful’ in First Comments After QB’s Blood Clots Diagnosis Ends His Season
Jalen Hurts’ mom is speaking out after news broke Monday, Oct. 19 that the quarterback will miss the rest of the season after multiple blood clots were found in his lungs.
How a calf injury could have led to blood clots in Jalen Hurts’ lungs
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Superstar Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, 28, may be out for the rest of the season after the team said Monday that doctors have diagnosed him with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs. Deep vein thrombosis happens when a blood clot forms in a deep vein,
In the worst case scenario, the Philadelphia Eagles have to fear the season-out of their superstar Jalen Hurts. In the quarterback of the 2025 Super Bowl Champion, a deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolism were diagnosed, as the team from the American football league reported. A blood clot from the calf spread to the lungs.
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