Jalen Hurts out for season after blood clots found hours before game
Former Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts has blood clots in both lungs. He will miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season.
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was hospitalised in London until 4am before his team's game against Jacksonville. Ultrasound revealed a superficial clot in his calf.
Further imaging found blood clots in both lungs. The condition is called bilateral pulmonary embolism.
Despite minimal sleep and the diagnosis, he played the game. Treatment with blood thinners will sideline him for the rest of the season.
His medical team says his prognosis is very good. A full recovery is expected.
- 28
- Player age
- Bilateral pulmonary embolism
- Diagnosis
- London
- Pre-game hospital stay location
- Jacksonville 19-17 loss
- Game result
Why it mattersThe Eagles lose their Super Bowl champion mid-season. This affects their playoff chances and a crucial divisional game against Dallas next week.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the story was detected and reported first in Australia, drawing global attention to player safety in professional sports.
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