Sports · October 19, 2026
Eagles under fire after Jalen Hurts played on no sleep due to blood clot risk
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season following a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The condition originated from a superficial blood clot in his calf, first reported on October 8 after a game against the Rams. Despite the injury, Hurts played in a Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London, reportedly staying awake for 36 hours prior to kickoff on medical advice to monitor the clot. While the Eagles' medical staff and the league initially cleared him, follow-up exams in Philadelphia revealed the clot had moved to his lungs. Hurts is expected to make a full recovery but cannot participate in contact activities while on blood thinners. The Eagles (2-4) have lost four straight games, with backup Tanner McKee currently starting.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jalen Hurts is out for the 2026 season due to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
- Hurts first reported calf pain on October 8 after being cleated during a game against the Rams.
- Hurts played in the Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
- A London hospital visit occurred until 4 a.m. the morning of the Jaguars game.
- Hurts is being treated with blood thinners and is expected to make a full recovery.
- Tanner McKee started at quarterback in Hurts' absence during the Week 6 loss to the Panthers.
Reported by only some outlets
- Hurts was reportedly awake for 36 hours before the Jaguars game based on medical advice to avoid sleep as a precaution.
- Hurts' agent stated he did get some sleep after rejoining the team before the London game.
- The Eagles and the league remained in communication regarding the injury throughout the London trip.
- The Eagles have a career-long four-game losing streak under head coach Nick Sirianni.
Confirmed
- Jalen Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
- Hurts is out for the season and will be treated with blood thinners.
- The injury originated from a calf issue in Week 4.
- Hurts sought medical attention in London until 4 a.m. before the Jaguars game.
Reported
- Hurts was awake for 36 hours before the London game on doctors' advice. (NFL Network (Ian Rapoport) / NBC Sports)
- Hurts did get a chance to sleep after rejoining the team before the game. (Nicole Lynn (Hurts' agent))
Rumor
- The Eagles medical staff failed to perform necessary tests before the flight to London. (Linda Cohn (former SportsCenter anchor via X))
- Nick Sirianni is not letting offensive coordinator Sean Mannion fully implement his scheme. (CBS Sports (Analysis))
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