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Jalen Hurts lost for the season as blood clots worse than Eagles feared

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-19 · by Erich Richter

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Jalen Hurts will be out for three months due to blood clots that are more severe than initially thought. The Eagles announced that while Hurts was first diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf, further tests revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Because of these complications, he needs extensive medical care and will miss the rest of the NFL season. Tanner McKee is set to start as quarterback for the Eagles during Hurts' absence.
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Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback, was placed on injured reserve due to a blood clot discovered in his calf after playing through pain against the Los Angeles Rams and later the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot on October 10, further testing revealed more serious conditions including deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, forcing him to miss at least four games and possibly the rest of the season. The team's decision to let Hurts play despite the initial diagnosis has raised concerns about player safety in the NFL.

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In a detailed statement, the Eagles explained that Hurts was initially diagnosed with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis, though further testing revealed that he has a deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli.
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🔮 As a result of the multiple blood clots that have been found in his lungs, Hurts will be out till mid-January as he requires more significant care than previously known.
2026-10-19 · New York Post
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Jalen Hurts is out for the next three months as he recovers from what appears to be a more serious health issue than previously known. asserted
what → recover → months
In a detailed statement, the Eagles explained that Hurts was initially diagnosed with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis, though further testing revealed that he has a deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. asserted
he → explain → thrombosis
As a result of the multiple blood clots that have been found in his lungs, Hurts will be out till mid-January as he requires more significant care than previously known. asserted
he → find → care
Hurts’ NFL season ends in October as he focuses on his health going forward. asserted
he → end → health
In his place, Tanner McKee is starting at quarterback for the Eagles. asserted
McKee → start → Eagles
This is a developing story. asserted
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