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Jalen Hurts Diagnosed With DVT, Pulmonary Emboli, Out 2026

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 6:10 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Jalen Hurts will miss the 2026 season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
The clot moved from his calf, prompting blood-thinner treatment that bars contact football.
Agent Nicole Lynn said his prognosis is very good and a full recovery is expected.
Hurts was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 17, ending his season.
The Eagles fell to a 2-4 record after the Week 6 loss.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the American College of Chest Physicians issued its first evidence-based deep-vein thrombosis guideline, endorsed by the CDC, recommending low-molecular-weight heparin and showing a 30 % VTE reduction in 1,200 patients. Hospitals adopted risk-assessment protocols that lowered clot rates, a practice that now governs Jalen Hurts’ anticoagulant treatment with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Story summary

Jalen Hurts will miss the 2026 season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
The clot moved from his calf, prompting blood-thinner treatment that bars contact football.
Agent Nicole Lynn said his prognosis is very good and a full recovery is expected.
Hurts was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 17, ending his season.
The Eagles fell to a 2-4 record after the Week 6 loss.

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