Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is reportedly facing an extended absence after blood clots were allegedly discovered in his lungs, according to the source report.
The report claims the 28-year-old quarterback will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season as he undergoes treatment. However, the diagnosis, the reported season-ending decision and the details of his treatment should be confirmed through the Eagles or reliable, independently verified reporting before publication.
The reported health issue follows an earlier account of a blood clot in Hurts’ calf and his subsequent absence from Philadelphia’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
Reported Blood Clot Diagnosis Raises Concern
According to the source account, Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf before his condition reportedly worsened. The report alleges that medical examinations later identified clots in his lungs, a condition known as pulmonary embolism.
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs. It can be life-threatening and requires prompt medical assessment and treatment.
The source further claims Hurts is receiving blood-thinning medication and undergoing repeated imaging. Those specific treatment details have not been independently established in the material provided.
Questions Surround Hurts’ Reported Return to Play
The account also raises questions about whether Hurts was allowed to play after the initial calf-clot diagnosis.
It claims he appeared in Philadelphia’s October 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, despite the reported leg issue. The source suggests the decision could prompt scrutiny of how the injury was managed.
However, no medical records, team statement or independently confirmed account has been provided to establish the precise diagnosis at that time, what medical advice Hurts received or how the Eagles evaluated his fitness to play.
Those details are important before drawing conclusions about the team’s decisions.
Eagles’ Official Update Needed
The report attributes the season-ending news to NFL insider Adam Schefter, but the original report and any corresponding statement from the Eagles should be checked before publication.
A confirmed return-to-play timeline has not been established in the supplied material. Any discussion of Hurts’ recovery should therefore remain cautious until reliable medical and team updates become available.
For now, the central claim—that Hurts will miss the rest of the season because of lung clots—requires independent confirmation before it is reported as fact.
