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Sports · October 19, 2026

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

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 season due to a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and bilateral pulmonary emboli (PE). Initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his left calf after being cleated during an October 4 game, Hurts played in London on October 11 before follow-up scans revealed the condition had worsened and moved to his lungs. The team and his agent issued a joint statement confirming Hurts is clinically stable and expected to make a full recovery, but he must remain on blood thinners for several months, precluding contact sports. Backup Tanner McKee has taken over as the starting quarterback for the Eagles.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
  • The injury originated from being cleated in the calf during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4.
  • Hurts played in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11 after an initial diagnosis of a superficial clot.
  • Hurts is being treated with blood thinners, which prevents participation in contact football.
  • The Eagles expect Hurts to make a full recovery with no long-term effects.
  • Tanner McKee has replaced Hurts as the starting quarterback.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Hurts stayed awake for approximately 36 hours before the London game as a precaution, though his agent clarified he was able to sleep eventually in a stadium room.
  • Hurts was at a London hospital until 4:00 a.m. the night before the Jaguars game.
  • The superficial blood clot was discovered to have moved during an ultrasound conducted back in Philadelphia after the London trip.
  • Tanner McKee threw for 215 yards and one touchdown in his first start against the Panthers.

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