Jalen Hurts Out for Season After Blood Clots Found in Lungs

Syracuse, NY, October 19, 2026 —

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the rest of the season after multiple blood clots were found in his lungs, according to the information provided in the trend summary.

The summary does not specify when the blood clots were discovered or who reported the diagnosis. It also does not identify the medical professionals involved, describe Hurts’ condition beyond the finding, or provide information about treatment or his recovery. No further details about the circumstances leading to the discovery were provided.

Hurts’ absence is described as lasting through the remainder of the season. The summary does not provide a date for the announcement or say how many games remain. It also does not name a player who would take over his role, explain any changes to the Eagles’ plans, or include a statement from Hurts or the team.

Multiple blood clots in the lungs are the only medical details included in the summary. It gives no additional information about the number or location of the clots, their cause, or the care Hurts may receive. Those details cannot be confirmed from the information available here.

Further reporting would be needed to establish the timing and source of the announcement and to clarify any treatment, recovery timeline, or team response. For now, the reported update is limited to the finding of multiple blood clots in Hurts’ lungs and his expected absence for the rest of the season.

Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.

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