Jalen Hurts Is Out For The Season, And The NFL Just Said The Eagles Did Nothing Wrong

The NFL is not going to punish the Philadelphia Eagles for how they handled Jalen Hurts’ medical situation, even after the star quarterback was sidelined for the entire 2026 season due to blood clots discovered in his lungs. This conclusion from the league comes despite a series of confusing developments surrounding Hurts’ health that left way more questions than answers for everyone watching.

The League’s Verdict On Hurts’ Medical Timeline

According to The Athletic, the NFL officially wrapped up its review and concluded that the process which led to Hurts being cleared to play in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London with a superficial blood clot “was handled appropriately.” Yeah, you read that right. The league will not hit the Eagles with any punishment for their medical process, or for Hurts not having an injury designation before that London game. It’s wild to think about, especially given everything that came next.

From Superficial Clot To Season-Ender

This whole saga started last Thursday when the Eagles dropped a statement. They said a superficial blood clot on Hurts’ calf, which they’d been tracking, had moved. That ruled him out for their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. They also mentioned the NFL knew about it last week. Fast forward a few days, and after the blood clot diagnosis became public, reports first said he wouldn’t go on injured reserve. Hours later? He was on injured reserve. Then Monday, the real bombshell hit: a follow-up scan revealed that superficial vein thrombosis had become deep vein thrombosis, including “bilateral pulmonary emboli” which means blood clots are now in *both* of Hurts’ lungs. His season, over. It’s still not really clear why he was allowed to play a game and take a huge international flight with a superficial blood clot. Or if the Eagles’ choices made his situation worse. But hey, the NFL says they took all the right steps.

This whole thing leaves you scratching your head, doesn’t it? Hurts is out, facing a serious medical situation, and the questions about how it all unfolded just hang in the air, regardless of what the league says. It’s a tough blow for Philly and a big reminder of how quickly things can change.

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Originally reported by CBS Sports.