Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season after blood clots reach his lungs

Summary

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after further testing showed blood clots had traveled from his leg to his lungs, the team announced on Monday. The 28-year-old has a new diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, and his treatment will involve blood thinners, during which he cannot take part in contact activities. The team said his condition is stable and that he has no significant functional limitations. Tanner McKee has taken over as the Eagles starter. One report says Hurts was in hospital at 4am before a London game, and according to media reports the former Super Bowl MVP is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.

Timeline

1. TIME

   19 Oct 2026, 18:26 UTCSource ↗

   TIME reports that Jalen Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs, and explains how to spot a blood clot and why some people need blood thinners for longer than others.

2. The Guardian

   19 Oct 2026, 18:40 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after further testing revealed blood clots had traveled from his leg to his lungs, with the team saying his condition is stable and his treatment will involve blood thinners.

3. ABC

   19 Oct 2026, 22:01 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that Jalen Hurts has blood clots in his lungs, that according to media reports he is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season, and that he was in hospital at 4am before a London game.