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Jalen Hurts Ruled Out for 2026 After Blood Clots

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Jalen Hurts Misses Season

Jalen Hurts will miss the 2026 NFL season after doctors diagnosed blood clots.
Doctors found deep-vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, showing clots traveled from his leg to his lungs.
Hurts was placed on injured reserve and will take blood thinners for at least three months.
Agent Nicole Lynn issued a statement confirming the diagnosis, treatment plan, and that Hurts is clinically stable.

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Eagles Trust Medical Staff

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he fully trusts the medical staff and prioritizes player health.
The Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve before Week 6, removing him from that game.
Sirianni stressed that the decision to play Hurts in London rested with the team’s medical experts.
The medical staff will monitor clot resolution and reassess Hurts’s return after three months.

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Jalen Hurts Misses Season

Jalen Hurts will miss the 2026 NFL season after doctors diagnosed blood clots.
Doctors found deep-vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, showing clots traveled from his leg to his lungs.
Hurts was placed on injured reserve and will take blood thinners for at least three months.
Agent Nicole Lynn issued a statement confirming the diagnosis, treatment plan, and that Hurts is clinically stable.

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