# Jalen Hurts blood clot diagnosis update

> Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis escalates to deep vein thrombosis.
- Title: Jalen Hurts blood clot diagnosis update · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis escalates to deep vein thrombosis. Jalen Hurts' NFL season ends after a superficial blood clot in his calf progressed to…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T20:22:54.918+00:00
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## Jalen Hurts' season ends
Jalen Hurts' season is over after what was originally a superficial blood clot in his calf progressed into a more serious case.
## Re-diagnosis confirmed
The Eagles and Hurts' agent Nicole Lynn re-diagnosed his condition as deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
## Clinical stability
Hurts is clinically stable with no significant functional limitations and will not participate in contact activities.
## Treatment plan
Hurts will receive anticoagulation (blood thinners) for six weeks before resuming contact football activities.
## Injury timeline
Hurts got cleated on Oct. 4, sought treatment on Oct. 8, and played in London before the diagnosis.
## Doctor's explanation
Dr. Parth M. Rali compared blood flow in legs to roads merging into highways.
## Superficial clot progression
Inflammation from the calf injury caused the clot to move from superficial to deep veins.
## Clot movement
The clot traveled into deep veins, leading to pulmonary emboli and heart strain.
## Pulmonary emboli explanation
Pulmonary arteries branch like a tree, allowing the clot to divide and spread.
## NFL schedule impact
The nonstop NFL schedule with London flights likely worsened the clot progression.
## Other athletes affected
Serena Williams, Kimmo Timonen, and Zack Wheeler have all dealt with similar blood clots.
## Recovery timeline
Hurts will need time off blood thinners before returning to full football activities.
## Doctor's warning
Contact sports are risky while on blood thinners due to potential bleeding complications.
## Long-term outlook
Hurts' prognosis is good with no long-term effects expected from the blood clot.
## Key takeaway

Jalen Hurts' NFL season ends after a superficial blood clot in his calf progressed to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.