Jalen Hurts got hit with some brutal news this week, diagnosed with blood clots that went from his calf all the way to his lungs. The Eagles quarterback is out for the rest of the season, period. He’s on blood thinners, which means contact sports are a hard no.
Deion Sanders Knows This Pain All Too Well
Look, Deion Sanders, the head coach over at Colorado, didn’t wait for anyone to ask him. He spoke up Tuesday morning, raw and honest, about what Hurts is facing. Prime Time’s been through the absolute wringer himself with serious blood clot issues during his coaching career, so when he said, “I know what he’s dealing with… I’m praying for him,” you know he meant every single word. What was his first thought upon hearing about Hurts’ condition? Whether Hurts could even continue playing football. That’s heavy, man.
The Brutal Reality of Blood Clots
Sanders isn’t just talking hypothetically. The man’s had multiple surgeries for calf blood clots since taking the Colorado job. We’re talking about procedures that led to two of his toes being amputated back in 2021. And it almost got worse: he nearly lost his entire leg after another blood clot surgery just last season, in 2025. After battling bladder cancer and beating it, Sanders has become super vocal about supporting others through these kinds of medical battles. He knows talking about it helps, and he’s showing up for Hurts in a major way by speaking out.
The Eagles dropped a statement Monday, saying Hurts is stable and should make a full recovery, with early signs looking positive. That’s a huge relief, but hearing Deion’s personal experience drives home just how serious this stuff is. Here’s hoping Hurts is back on the field, healthy and strong, when the time is right.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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