Jalen Hurts Expected to Miss Rest of Season With Lung Blood Clots
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 19, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, according to the available information. No further details about his condition or the circumstances surrounding the news were provided.
The report does not specify when the blood clots were identified, who made the diagnosis or whether Hurts has begun treatment. It also does not give a timetable for his recovery or indicate whether additional medical updates are expected.
Hurts’ absence is described as lasting through the remainder of the season. The information provided does not identify how many games remain, name a replacement quarterback or explain how the Eagles plan to address his absence. No details were provided about the team’s record, schedule or current standing.
The available account also does not identify a source for the report. It gives no information about whether the team has issued a statement, whether Hurts has commented publicly or whether his status has been confirmed by the Eagles. Those details remain unprovided.
Blood clots in the lungs are the stated reason Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season. No further medical description was included, and no conclusion about the severity of his condition or likely recovery can be drawn from the information supplied. For now, the reported outlook is that the Philadelphia quarterback will be unavailable for the remainder of the season.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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