Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season with blood clots in lungs

Super Bowl MVP diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli; expected to make full recovery

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Published20 October 2026

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the Associated Press on Monday. The team and his agent later confirmed the condition and said Hurts is expected to make a full recovery.

Jalen Hurts, the Super Bowl LIX MVP who led the Eagles to a 40–22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs two years ago, will not play again this season due to blood clots. The person familiar with the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the health matter, told the AP that Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Hurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Eagles disclosed a blood clot in his calf. He missed the first of at least four games in Philadelphia's 25–14 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The club and Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, released a joint statement Monday. They said Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli — a condition in which a blood clot has traveled from the legs to the lungs.

“He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations,” the statement said. Treatment involves blood thinners, and Hurts will not be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off the medication.

The Eagles previously said the injury occurred when Hurts took a cleat to his calf area during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4. He informed the medical staff of the injury after practice on Oct. 8. Hurts was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis.

Tanner McKee started in his absence Sunday, finishing 26 of 45 for 215 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The Eagles (2–4) have lost four consecutive games for the first time since 2020. Hurts has eight touchdown passes, three interceptions and 933 passing yards this season. He is in the middle of a five-year, $255 million contract extension with $179.3 million guaranteed.

Analysis

Why This Matters

The Eagles lose their franchise quarterback and Super Bowl MVP for the remainder of a season already slipping away. At 2–4 with four straight losses, playoff hopes now rest on backup Tanner McKee.
Hurts’ health takes priority. While the expected full recovery is reassuring, the nature of the condition — blood clots requiring blood thinners — carries serious long-term considerations for an athlete.
The contract and team-building implications are significant. Philadelphia must decide whether to protect Hurts long-term or rethink its roster around a replacement.

Background

Jalen Hurts became the Eagles' starter in 2021, supplanting Carson Wentz after being drafted in the second round from Oklahoma. He has led the team to five straight playoff appearances, three NFC East titles and two Super Bowl trips, winning the most recent. His injury history has been light: he had not missed more than two games in a season as a full-time starter before this. The current condition stems from a direct blow to his calf during an Oct. 4 game.

Key Perspectives

The Eagles and Hurts' camp: The team and agent have stressed that Hurts is clinically stable, has no functional limitations and is expected to make a full recovery. They have released detailed medical information to be transparent. Medical professionals (implied): The diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis plus bilateral pulmonary emboli indicates a serious medical event. The standard treatment of blood thinners prevents participation in contact sports due to bleeding risk. The team's short-term outlook: With McKee now under center and the Eagles on a losing streak, the franchise faces its toughest stretch since 2020. The front office must weigh whether to compete now or develop the backup.

What to Watch

The timeline for Hurts to be cleared from blood thinners, which will determine when he can resume football activities in the offseason.
Tanner McKee’s performance in upcoming games; if he struggles, the Eagles may look to alternatives at quarterback.
Any further medical updates from the Eagles about Hurts' recovery and long-term prognosis.

Sources

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots: AP · US Top News and Analysis

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SupportedEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season with blood clots in lungsUS Top News and Analysis: “Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs”
SupportedSuper Bowl MVP diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli; expected to make full recoveryUS Top News and Analysis: “They said Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli … expected to make a full recovery”
SupportedJalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the Associated Press on MondayUS Top News and Analysis: “a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday”
SupportedThe team and his agent later confirmed the condition and said Hurts is expected to make a full recoveryUS Top News and Analysis: “The Eagles and Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, released more information … said Hurts was expected to make a full recovery”
SupportedJalen Hurts, the Super Bowl LIX MVP who led the Eagles to a 40–22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs two years agoUS Top News and Analysis: “beating the Chiefs 40-22 two years ago”
SupportedHurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Eagles disclosed a blood clot in his calfUS Top News and Analysis: “Hurts was placed on injured reserve Saturday, two days after the Eagles revealed he has a blood clot in his calf”
SupportedHe missed the first of at least four games in Philadelphia's 25–14 loss to the Carolina Panthers on SundayUS Top News and Analysis: “He missed the first of at least four games in Philadelphia's 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday”
SupportedThe club and Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, released a joint statement Monday. They said Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli — a condition in which a blood clot has traveled from the legs to the lungs. “He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations,” the statement said. Treatment involves blood thinners, and Hurts will not be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off the medicationUS Top News and Analysis: “They said Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli … 'He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations' … His treatment involves blood thinners, and he will not be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off them”
SupportedThe Eagles previously said the injury occurred when Hurts took a cleat to his calf area during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4. He informed the medical staff of the injury after practice on Oct. 8US Top News and Analysis: “The Eagles previously said Hurts was injured when he took a cleat to his calf area on Oct. 4 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Hurts informed the medical staff of the injury after practice on Oct. 8”
SupportedHurts was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosisUS Top News and Analysis: “Hurts was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis”
SupportedTanner McKee started in his absence Sunday, finishing 26 of 45 for 215 yards and a touchdown in the lossUS Top News and Analysis: “Tanner McKee … finished 26 of 45 for 215 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' 25-14 loss to Carolina”
SupportedThe Eagles (2–4) have lost four consecutive games for the first time since 2020. Hurts has eight touchdown passes, three interceptions and 933 passing yards this seasonUS Top News and Analysis: “The Eagles (2-4) have lost four consecutive games for the first time since 2020. Hurts has eight touchdown passes and three interceptions with 933 yards passing this season”