U.S. · Published October 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM CDT · Updated October 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM CDT
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Expected to Miss Rest of Season With Blood Clots
What's new
New reports add that Tanner McKee has taken over as the Eagles' starting quarterback and provide more detail on the medical condition and its treatment.
This story is developing. The page was updated October 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM CDT as new reports came in.
What everyone agrees on
- Jalen Hurts was found to have deep vein thrombosis in his leg and bilateral pulmonary emboli in his lungs.
- Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season.
- The Eagles announced or confirmed the diagnosis.
- Hurts will undergo treatment for the condition.
Each fact above was reported by outlets on the left, center and right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets · 6
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the medical specifics of the diagnosis, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli, and some reported that Hurts played a game after not sleeping for 36 hours before the diagnosis was made.
Center-leaning outlets · 3
Center-leaning outlets focused on the expected length of treatment and provided general context about how common blood clots are among athletes.
Right-leaning outlets · 5
Right-leaning outlets focused on explaining what pulmonary embolism and blood clots are, along with details on the treatment process involving blood thinners.
Still disputed
- Only some left-leaning outlets reported that Hurts played a game after going 36 hours without sleep before his diagnosis.
- One right-leaning outlet reported the condition was initially thought to be a superficial vein thrombosis before further testing found it was more serious.
Read the original reporting
- Left AP News Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says Free to read
- Left CBS News Jalen Hurts' devastating diagnosis rattles sports world Free to read
- Left CNN Jalen Hurts’ apparent season-ending injury leaves Eagles with tough questions about blood clots in his lungs A few free articles a month
- Left NBC News Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg Free to read
- Left PBS NewsHour AP source: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season after blood clots found in lungs and leg Free to read
- Left The Guardian (US) Eagles QB Hurts reportedly played after not sleeping for 36 hours amid blood clot diagnosis Free to read
- Center MarketWatch Blood clots are ‘incredibly common,’ even for pro athletes like Jalen Hurts. Here’s what to know. A few free articles a month
- Center NewsNation Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for the year with blood clots: Report Free to read
- Center UPI Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts out for season with blood clots in lungs Free to read
- Right Breitbart Eagles' Jalen Hurts Out for the Season After Blood Clots Detected in His Lungs Free to read
- Right Fox News Jalen Hurts to reportedly miss remainder of NFL season after blood clots found in quarterback's lungs Free to read
- Right New York Post What is pulmonary embolism? The serious blood clot condition sidelining Jalen Hurts Free to read
- Right The Daily Caller Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Anticipated To Miss Rest Of Season After Blood Clots Found In Lungs Free to read
- Right The Daily Wire Jalen Hurts Is Done For The Season. It’s Time For The Eagles To Blow It Up. Free to read
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