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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Jalen Hurts likely to miss rest of season with blood clots
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League sources told CBS Philadelphia that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is being sidelined and is likely to miss the rest of the 2026 season after tests revealed deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs. Research cited by MarketWatch found professional athletes may take more than six months to return to play after treatment for deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
WHO: League sources told CBS Philadelphia that the Philadelphia Eagles are sidelining quarterback Jalen Hurts.
WHAT: Hurts is being sidelined and is likely to miss the rest of the 2026 season after tests revealed deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 8:41 PM ET
WHERE: Philadelphia, USA
WHY: Tests revealed deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in Hurts's lungs.
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