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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old Super Bowl LIX MVP\u2019s diagnosis was disclosed Monday, October 19, in a joint statement from the Eagles and his agent, Nicole Lynn, following several days of specialist evaluations.<\/p>\n
NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport and ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported that his recovery is expected to take approximately three months, according to NFL.com<\/a>. The team has not set a return date.<\/p>\n The Eagles and Lynn expect Hurts to make a full recovery without lasting effects.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/aInIuUYiQJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nicole Lynn (@AgentNicoleLynn) October 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Eagles\u2019 statement<\/a> identified Hurts\u2019 conditions as deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Deep vein thrombosis involves a clot in a deep vein, while the second diagnosis means clots are affecting both lungs. \u201cHe is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n Doctors expect his treatment to involve anticoagulants, commonly called blood thinners. While taking them, Hurts will be prohibited from participating in contact activities, including football.<\/p>\n He can continue conditioning during treatment. The team and Lynn anticipate that he will have an opportunity to resume contact football once he is off the medication.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/9SeK1XzYRL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Hurts first sought calf treatment after practice on October 8. He told medical staff that an opponent\u2019s cleat had struck him during the October 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Philadelphia\u2019s earlier statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n He had practiced fully that Wednesday and Thursday, then participated again Friday before traveling with the team. An ultrasound performed after the Eagles arrived in London on October 10 identified a superficial blood clot in his left calf.<\/p>\n The Eagles\u2019 medical staff and London doctors reviewed the findings and determined he could safely play. They recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia.<\/p>\n Hurts played without limitations in the October 11 game against Jacksonville, a 19-17 Eagles loss. He received treatment over the next two days and practiced again October 14.<\/p>\n That evening\u2019s ultrasound detected movement in the small clot. Philadelphia announced the following day that he would miss the Carolina game while doctors determined his treatment. The Eagles placed him on injured reserve October 17 and filled the roster opening by promoting running back Jaydon Blue.<\/p>\n Hurts had completed 57.8% of his passes for 933 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions across five starts this season. McKee\u2019s previous starting experience consisted of two Week 18 appearances for Philadelphia.<\/p>\n In his first start of 2026, McKee completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown without committing a turnover. The Eagles lost 25-14 to Carolina on October 18 at Lincoln Financial Field, dropping to 2-4 with their fourth consecutive defeat.<\/p>\n \u201cMy team needs me to be better,\u201d McKee said afterward. In comments published by team reporter Dave Spadaro<\/a>, he identified communication, positioning players and settling into the game more quickly as areas he needed to improve.<\/p>\n Philadelphia also struggled to run the ball without Saquon Barkley. Dameon Pierce accounted for all 35 of the team\u2019s rushing yards. Head coach Nick Sirianni said the offensive problems required improvements from players and coaches throughout the unit.<\/p>\nBlood Thinners Will Keep Hurts Out of Contact Football<\/h2>\n
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Hurts Was Cleared in London After an Initial Ultrasound<\/h2>\n
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Tanner McKee Takes Over as Philadelphia Adds Quarterback Depth<\/h2>\n