Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4.Andy Lewis / Icon Sportswire via GettyShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy David K. LiPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and leg, the team said Monday, likely sidelining the Super Bowl MVP for the rest of 2026.

Hurts last played Oct. 11, in the Eagles’ 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London before he was kept off the field in Sunday’s 25-14 setback to the Carolina Panthers.

Hurts was originally diagnosed with “deep vein thrombosis” in his left calf, the team said.

“After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli,” the statement continued. “He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations.”

The team didn’t set an exact timeline for his return, though action for 2026 seems highly unlikely.

Hurts was MVP of Super Bowl 59, leading his team to a 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9 2025, in New Orleans.

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