The Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve on Oct. 17 after the player missed the Week 6 game. To address the vacancy at quarterback, Philadelphia has started backup Tanner McKee and signed Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys. These losses coincide with a broader roster crisis including an injury to running back Saquon Barkley and the mid-season retirement of offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
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Jalen Hurts Out for Season After Blood Clots Found in Lungs
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Medical evaluations revealed multiple blood clots in the lungs of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, ending his participation in the 2026 NFL season. A statement from the team and Hurts' agent on Oct. 19 confirmed the pulmonary condition, which is a severe progression from a superficial clot in his leg first detected via ultrasound on Oct. 10. The athlete is currently taking blood thinners and is expected to make a full recovery.
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