Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of NFL season with blood clots

Summary

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the NFL season because of blood clots. The Japan Times reports he is clinically stable and that his treatment should only involve blood thinners, which will rule him out of contact activities. The Guardian reports that Hurts complained of calf pain to the Eagles medical staff on October 8, and that an ultrasound taken after the team flew to London found a superficial clot in his calf. He played in the team's Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11, after the medical staff and doctors in London agreed that activity and mobility were important. A follow-up ultrasound also found clots in his lungs, and he is now restricted from playing for the immediate future. CBC reports that the lung clots have ended his season and that other high-profile athletes have also been diagnosed with blood clots in recent years. The Guardian also reports, citing a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the Associated Press, that the NFL will not discipline the Eagles over their handling of Hurts' blood clots after consulting with Eagles doctors. A Guardian column argues that football's toughness culture puts players at risk.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   20 Oct 2026, 01:47 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Hurts is set to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots, that he is clinically stable, and that his treatment should only involve blood thinners, which will rule him out of contact activities.

2. The Guardian

   20 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Hurts complained of calf pain on October 8, played in the October 11 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London after an ultrasound found a calf clot, and is likely to miss the rest of the season after a follow-up ultrasound found clots in his lungs, and argues that football's toughness culture puts players at risk.

3. The Guardian

   20 Oct 2026, 20:51 UTCSource ↗

   Reports, citing a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the Associated Press, that the NFL will not discipline the Eagles over their handling of Hurts' blood clots, after the league consulted with Eagles doctors.

4. CBC News

   20 Oct 2026, 22:41 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, and raises questions about why many high-profile athletes have been diagnosed with blood clots in recent years.