Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season after blood clots reach his lungs
NBC News, the Los Angeles Times and The Guardian reported on Oct. 19 that Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season. ESPN said the Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn reported a deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. PBS NewsHour cited an AP source on the season outlook. ESPN said blood thinners will keep him out at least three months. CNN reported the team says he is clinically stable and expects a full recovery. Hurts last played Oct. 11 in a 19-17 loss to Jacksonville in London. CNN said the clots may trace to a calf injury from Oct. 4.
Pulmonary emboli are clots that travel to the lungs and can be life-threatening, so the medical priority overrides football. Players on blood thinners generally cannot take contact because of bleeding risk, which sets the timeline.
Calf pain and swelling after an injury or a long flight can signal a clot. Shortness of breath or chest pain needs emergency care. Fans with Eagles tickets should expect Tanner McKee at quarterback.
Team statements reported by CNN stress a very good prognosis, saying Hurts should return to contact once off the thinners. On that view, this is a lost season but not a threat to his career.
Some coverage, including CNN's analysis, raised questions about why he was cleared to play in London with a clot. Critics argue the team's handling deserves review, though no misconduct has been shown.
Confirmed: the diagnosis and the expectation he misses the season. Not confirmed: a formal season-ending move by the team. Watch how the Eagles manage the quarterback spot in the coming weeks.
DailyDrop U.S. No. 16 · October 20, 2026