Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots, will miss rest of NFL season
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after doctors diagnose deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli.
Key facts
- Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, according to the Eagles and his agent.
- Hurts will miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season, per the team's statement.
- He was hospitalized in London until 4am on the day of the Jaguars game and did not sleep, per ESPN and NFL Network reports.
- His treatment will involve blood thinners, which preclude contact activities, according to the Eagles.
Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, according to the team's statement and his agent. The diagnosis followed an initial finding of a superficial clot in his left calf, discovered during an ultrasound in London before the Eagles' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to the Eagles.
Hurts was hospitalized in London until 4am on the day of the game and did not sleep, per ESPN and NFL Network reports, and he played the game despite the condition. The Eagles released a joint statement saying he will be placed on blood thinners and cannot participate in contact activities until he recovers.
The team added that he is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations, and they expect a full recovery with no long-term effects, according to the statement. The Eagles announced he will miss the rest of the 2026 season, per the team's announcement.
Research cited by MarketWatch indicates that it can take more than six months for professional athletes to return to play after treatment for deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. This context explains why the Eagles have ruled him out for the remainder of the season.
Context
Blood clots can develop in athletes after injury or travel. The Eagles' medical staff reviewed ultrasound results before the London game, leading to the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli. The team ruled Hurts out for the rest of the season.
How outlets headlined it
- ABC AustraliaNFL QB in hospital at 4am before London game due to blood clots
- The GuardianEagles QB Hurts reportedly played after not sleeping for 36 hours amid blood clot diagnosis
- Der SpiegelNFL: Jalen Hurts erleidet Thrombose und beidseitige Lungenembolie
- MarketWatchBlood clots are ‘incredibly common,’ even for pro athletes like Jalen Hurts. Here’s what to know.
- Sky SportsEagles QB Hurts set to miss rest of NFL season due to blood clots
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