Kirk Herbstreit Says Blood Clots Reached His Lungs After Calf-Related Health Scare
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit shared on 'The Pat McAfee Show' that a health scare initially perceived as a calf problem turned serious when blood clots traveled to his lungs.
Syracuse, NY, October 15, 2026 —
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit shared on The Pat McAfee Show that a health scare first perceived as a calf problem became more serious when blood clots traveled to his lungs.
The account provided describes the progression from what was initially thought to be a calf issue to the discovery that clots had reached Herbstreit’s lungs. It does not specify when the health scare occurred or when he discussed it on the show.
Further details were not included in the available summary. It does not identify the symptoms Herbstreit experienced, explain how the clots were detected, or describe any treatment or recovery. His current health status was also not provided.
The account does not include a verbatim statement from Herbstreit, so no direct quotation is included here. It also does not provide details about the circumstances surrounding the initial perception that the problem involved his calf.
Without additional information, the scope of the report is limited to Herbstreit’s account of the health scare and the fact that blood clots traveled to his lungs. No further timeline or medical details were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.
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