Jalen Hurts Out for the Season After Multiple Blood Clots Found in Lungs

Jalen Hurts Out for the Season After Multiple Blood Clots Found in Lungs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs. The diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli was confirmed Monday following additional testing, according to a joint statement from the team and Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn. While the franchise signal-caller is clinically stable with no significant functional limitations, he must undergo anticoagulant treatment that will keep him sidelined for several months.
The medical situation began earlier this month when Hurts sought treatment for calf pain after being cleated during a Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. An ultrasound performed after the team’s flight to London revealed a superficial vein thrombosis. Doctors cleared him to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a follow-up exam later showed the clot had moved, prompting further evaluation and his placement on injured reserve.
Further testing established the more serious diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis along with blood clots in both lungs. The Eagles and Lynn emphasized that Hurts has undergone comprehensive evaluations by specialist physicians in recent days. His treatment plan centers on blood thinners, which prohibit any contact football activities until the medication course is complete.
Hurts’ prognosis remains positive. The joint statement stressed that a full recovery is expected and that long-term effects are not anticipated. Once he is cleared to discontinue the anticoagulants, he will be able to resume contact work. In the interim, he will stay involved with the team and continue conditioning as his health allows.
The absence deals a significant blow to an Eagles squad already navigating a challenging season. Backup Tanner McKee is expected to handle starting duties for the foreseeable future, with the team now forced to adjust its offensive plans without its dual-threat franchise quarterback. Hurts, a Super Bowl MVP from the previous season, had been central to Philadelphia’s hopes of contending again in 2026.
As the Eagles move forward without their starting quarterback, the organization has prioritized transparency and Hurts’ long-term well-being. The focus now shifts to his recovery process, with the expectation that he will return healthy and ready to compete in 2027. Fans and teammates alike will be closely monitoring updates as treatment progresses in the weeks and months ahead.