Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for season with blood clots in lungs
Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and will miss the rest of the season, with outlets giving varying detail on his hospitalization and prognosis.
What happened
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and is set to miss the rest of the season.1245
According to the Eagles, his prognosis is good and the team expects a full recovery with no long-term effects.2
His treatment is expected to involve blood thinners, which will rule him out of contact activities.1
According to media reports cited by ABC News, Hurts was hospitalized at 4am before a London game and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.4
Key points
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| US sports and business outletsNorth America | US coverage focuses on explaining the medical condition itself, including causes, treatment, and broader context about blood clots in professional athletes.35 | medical explainer, recovery timelines, athlete health context |
| Oceania public broadcasterOceania | ABC News Australia frames the story around the dramatic circumstances of hospitalization before a London game, citing media reports for details on season-ending impact.4 | hospitalization drama, London game timing, season-ending impact |
| International outlets outside North AmericaMiddle East & Turkey | The Jerusalem Post emphasizes the team's own statement on prognosis and recovery outlook.2 | team statement, positive prognosis, full recovery expected |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported when Hurts' symptoms first began or how the clots were detected.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported who will replace Hurts as starting quarterback for the Eagles.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave an official timeline from the team itself for Hurts' return to play.
Why it matters
Research cited by MarketWatch indicates it can take professional athletes more than six months to return to play after treatment for deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.3
Sources (5)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
Middle East & Turkey
- 2The Jerusalem PostILPrivate
Philadelphia football star Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots in lungs, ruled out for season
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate
Eagles quarterback Hurts set to miss rest of season due to blood clots
Oceania
- 4ABC News (Australia)AUPublic broadcaster
NFL QB in hospital at 4am before London game due to blood clots