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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts likely out for season due to blood clots.
In brief
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts likely out for season due to blood clots. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs.
Blood Clot Diagnosis
Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a blood clot has traveled from the legs to the lungs.
Treatment Plan
His treatment involves blood thinners, and he won’t be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off them.
Recovery Expectations
The Eagles and Hurts’ agent said Hurts is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations.
Coach's Response
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to comment on specific questions about Hurts and his blood clots.
Previous Injury
Hurts took a cleat to his calf area on Oct. 4 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Current Impact
The Eagles have lost four consecutive games for the first time since 2020 with Tanner McKee starting in place of Hurts.
The bottom line
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs.
