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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg
Doctors said Hurts will miss at least four games after further testing found deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
- 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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Blood clots that halted Jalen Hurts's NFL season have also been a problem for other sports stars
Football player Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. The announcement brings new attention to the condition and raises questions about why so many high-profile athletes have been diagnosed with blood clots in recent years.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season with blood clots in his lungs that started in his left calf. The one-time Super Bowl MVP is expected to make a full recovery. Hurts was…
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