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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
In brief
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, likely missing rest of 2026 season. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
“Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis”
Team statement on diagnosis
Philadelphia Eagles and Nicole Lynn, Jalen Hurts' agent, issued statement on Monday morning.
“Over the last few days, Jalen Hurts has received comprehensive medical evaluations by physician experts”
Diagnosis details
Jalen Hurts initially diagnosed with superficial vein thrombosis, now deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
“Jalen was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis”
Treatment plan
Jalen Hurts will take blood thinners and not participate in contact activities.
“His treatment should only involve anticoagulation (i.e. blood thinners)”
Prognosis
Jalen Hurts' prognosis is good with full recovery expected.
“Jalen's prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery”
Season impact
Jalen Hurts' 2026 season is almost certainly over.
“Jalen Hurts' 2026 season is almost certainly over”
Hospitalization report
Hurts reportedly hospitalized the night before game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
“Hurts was in the hospital the night before the Eagles' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London”
Sleep deprivation
Hurts reportedly did not sleep all night before game on little or no sleep.
“On doctor's orders, he reportedly did not sleep all night”
The takeaway
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, likely missing rest of 2026 season.
