Jalen Hurts Ruled Out of 2026 Season Over Blood Clots, Eagles Transparency Debate

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that doctors diagnosed their captain Jalen Hurts with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs, and he will not play another game in the 2026 season. Coverage has focused on the timeline of his clot issues, a possible link to a calf injury, and criticism of the team's level of transparency.

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• Hurts has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in the lungs.

  «Jalen Hurts will not play another game in the 2026 NFL season after being ruled out with deep-vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs.»

  Yahoo Sports
• The team announced on Monday that doctors diagnosed Hurts, 28, with the condition.

  «the team said Monday that doctors have diagnosed him with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots»

  CNN on MSN
• Columnist Jarrett Bell argued that sending coach Nick Sirianni to answer Hurts-related questions made no sense, given that Sirianni had repeatedly said he is not a medical expert.

  «Eagles coach Nick Sirianni kept repeating he is "not a medical expert." That's why it's ludicrous he was sent out for Jalen Hurts questions»

  USA TODAY

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