# Jalen Hurts Out for Season Due to Blood Clots

> Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sidelined for months after severe blood clots discovered.
- Title: Jalen Hurts Out for Season Due to Blood Clots · New York Post
- Summary: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sidelined for months after severe blood clots discovered. Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the NFL season due to deep vein thrombosis…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/jalen-hurts-lost-for-the-season-as-blood-clots-worse-than-eagles-feared
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:26:12+00:00
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## Jalen Hurts Out for Season
Jalen Hurts is out for the next three months as he recovers from a more serious health issue than previously believed.
## Diagnosis Details
The Eagles confirmed Hurts has a deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli after initial left calf superficial vein thrombosis diagnosis.
## Treatment Plan
Hurts will be on anticoagulation therapy until mid-January with no long-term effects expected.
## Season Impact
Hurts' NFL season ends in October as he focuses on health recovery after a hospital stay until 4 a.m. the night before the game.
## Replacement QB
Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick from Stanford in 2023, starts for the Eagles after Hurts' injury.
## Key takeaway

Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the NFL season due to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli.