Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots in lungs as Eagles outline treatment restriction

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs after additional testing, the team said Monday, October 19. He is clinically stable and expected to recover fully, but cannot take part in contact activities, including football, while receiving treatment.

The update gives Philadelphia a clearer diagnosis after Hurts was placed on injured reserve on October 17 because of a clot in his calf. That move meant he would miss at least four games. The Eagles have not announced when their starting quarterback can return.

What the Eagles said about Hurts’ treatment

Eagles Wire reported that Hurts has no significant functional limitations and is expected to remain involved with the team and continue conditioning during treatment. The restriction on contact activities applies while he takes blood thinners; the team did not give a treatment duration.

How the Eagles are covering Hurts’ absence

Hurts missed Philadelphia’s 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Backup Tanner McKee started and threw a touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith, but needed 45 attempts for 215 passing yards, Eagles Wire reported. The Eagles are 2-4 as they face further games without their starting quarterback.

Before sitting out, Hurts had thrown for 933 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions in five games, according to The Big Lead. His absence leaves McKee leading an offense that Eagles Wire said has struggled for consistent production.

The diagnosis follows the injured-reserve decision covered in NewsJaws’ report on Hurts’ calf clot. A return after the four-game minimum would also depend on when his treatment allows contact football again.