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Eagles QB Hurts sidelined for season with blood clots

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 23:38 · Archive

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, serious blood clot conditions affecting his leg and lungs.

Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf following an ultrasound in London ahead of the Eagles' match against the Jacksonville Jaguars on 11 October. Despite the diagnosis, he was cleared to play and appeared in the game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, throwing for 220 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia's 19-17 defeat. According to reports, Hurts spent the night in hospital until 4am on the day of the match and did not sleep before playing.

Further medical evaluations revealed the blood clot had spread to both of his lungs. The Eagles and Hurts' agent Nicole Lynn released a joint statement on Monday confirming the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. They said Hurts is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations.

Hurts will receive treatment with blood thinners and is prohibited from participating in any contact activities, including football, during his recovery. The Eagles and his agent stated that his prognosis is good and a full recovery is expected, with no long-term effects anticipated. They added that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities once he stops taking blood thinners.

The team said Hurts will remain active around the team and continue to condition during his absence. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and was part of the Eagles team that won the Super Bowl, though outlets do not specify in which year.

Fox News reports that the decision to clear Hurts to play in London has raised questions, noting that conflicting reports about the diagnosis and treatment timeline suggest potential medical decisions warrant further scrutiny. The outlet reports that Hurts was initially cleated in his left calf against the Rams on 4 October and first sought treatment on 8 October, with the superficial blood clot revealed by ultrasound in London on 10 October before he played the following day.

Eagles QB Hurts sidelined for season with blood clots
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In this story: Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Jacksonville Jaguars · London · Nicole Lynn

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