Eagles’ Jalen Hurts now has blood clots in his lungs, team says
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will sit out additional games due to a blood clot, the team announced Monday.
In a statement shared on social media, the Eagles said that after additional testing, Hurts has been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
While he is expected to make a "full recovery," Hurts is currently not allowed to "participate in any contact activities, including football," the team said.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks up into the crowd before the start of thier NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Oct 4, 2026, in Philadelphia.
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Hurts first requested treatment for his calf on Oct. 8 after practice.
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