Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and a leg, the team said Monday, most likely sidelining the Super Bowl MVP for the rest of 2026. Hurts last played Oct. 11, in the Eagles’ 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, before he was kept off the field in Sunday’s 25-14 setback to the visiting Carolina Panthers. Hurts was originally diagnosed with “superficial vein thrombosis” in his left calf, the team said. “After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli,” the statement continued. “He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations.” Both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are forms of venous thromboembolism, commonly known as blood clots in the veins, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DVT develops when a blood clot forms in a vein deep within the body, most commonly in the leg, the CDC says. PE happens when pieces of a blood clot from a DVT break off and travel to the veins in the lungs. The clots can prevent blood from reaching the lungs, which can be fatal. Hurts is being treated with blood thinners, and “during this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities,