The 2026 season for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is most likely over, after he was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism in each lung. This absolutely brutal news comes after Hurts played just eight days ago, reportedly with a blood clot in his leg, and now the seriousness of his condition has intensified dramatically.
From Calf Clot to Pulmonary Emboli: A Scary Progression
This isn’t just a minor setback, folks. A pulmonary embolism, as the Mayo Clinic’s website clearly states, “can be life-threatening.” The clinic’s stark warning that “about one-third of people with an undiagnosed and untreated pulmonary embolism don’t survive” hammers home just how serious this situation is. Hurts was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. But after more testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is far more severe: a deep vein thrombosis AND bilateral pulmonary emboli. That’s two pulmonary embolisms, one in each lung. It’s a terrifying progression that nobody wants to see, especially for a player of Hurts’ caliber.
The Eagles and Nicole Lynn Release a Statement
The Eagles and Jalen Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, wasted no time issuing a statement Monday morning to clarify the situation. They stated that over the last few days, Hurts has been getting “comprehensive medical evaluations by physician experts,” and that they wanted to provide “additional information on the diagnosis and treatment plan related to his condition” in the “interest of transparency.” The statement did offer some relief, noting that Jalen is “clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations.” His treatment, they added, “should only involve anticoagulation (i.e. ‘blood thinners’).” While it’s good to hear he’s stable, the reality of what he’s dealing with, and what it means for the Eagles’ 2026 season, is a gut punch.
This is a devastating blow for Hurts and for the Eagles’ season. While the medical team has a treatment plan, the primary concern right now has to be Jalen’s health. His season is likely done, and the entire league is wishing him a full and speedy recovery from this incredibly serious condition.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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