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Jalen Hurts Sidelined for Season with Blood Clot Diagnosis
What happened
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his left leg and bilateral pulmonary emboli (blood clots in both lungs). The diagnosis was initially reported as a superficial blood clot before being updated. Hurts' agent and the Eagles said his prognosis is very good and they anticipate a full recovery.
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USA Today and Time focused on medical explanations of the condition, with headlines about what to know about blood clots and warnings they "can be serious." USA Today also published opinion pieces criticizing the Eagles' "version of 'transparency' lacking" in the situation and comparing Hurts to other athletes who "battled blood clots."
- USATop NFL doctor pans 'nonsense' criticism of Jalen Hurts' blood clot careUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USADeion Sanders offers warning, prayer for Jalen Hurts after blood clot diagnosisUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- CBSWhat to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosisCBS News · Lean Left
- USAEagles' version of 'transparency' lacking in Jalen Hurts blood clot saga | OpinionUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAHow did Jalen Hurts' blood clot get worse? A Harvard professor explainsUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAJalen Hurts joins Serena Williams, Chris Bosh among athletes who battled blood clotsUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- TMJalen Hurts Has Deep Vein Thrombosis and Blood Clots in His Lungs. Here’s What to KnowTime · Lean Left
- USAJalen Hurts out for 2026 season following blood clot diagnosis, report saysUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAJalen Hurts expected to miss remainder of 2026 season due to blood clotUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAJalen Hurts goes on injured reserve. Experts warn blood clot can be seriousUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- TMWhat to Know About the Blood Clot Sidelining Jalen HurtsTime · Lean Left
Newsweek led with Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker's reaction, describing him as "stunned" by the "scary" diagnosis. MarketWatch emphasized that blood clots are "incredibly common" even for professional athletes and focused on recovery timelines.
New York Post and Fox News Digital emphasized the controversy, with headlines questioning whether Hurts' "career over" and framing it as a "scary" situation with "serious allegations" the Eagles "owe it to Jalen Hurts to address." The Post characterized it as an "imbroglio" and "drama" while highlighting "conflicting reports" and "uninformed speculation."
- NYPAaron Rodgers on Jalen Hurts injury imbroglio: ‘Never seen eye-to-eye’ with NFL medicalNew York Post · Right
- NYPNFL execs — including chief medical officer — blast ‘uninformed speculation’ on Jalen Hurts blood clot dramaNew York Post · Right
- NYPIs Jalen Hurts career over? Medical experts weigh in after scary blood clots revealNew York Post · Right
- NYPJalen Hurts’ mom speaks out on scary blood clot situationNew York Post · Right
- FOXThe Eagles owe it to Jalen Hurts to address these serious allegationsFox News Digital · Right
- NYPWhat is pulmonary embolism? The serious blood clot condition sidelining Jalen HurtsNew York Post · Right
- NYPThe only way Jalen Hurts will return this season: ‘Life-or-death situation’New York Post · Right
- NYPExperts weigh in on Jalen Hurts scary blood clot with potential timetables for returnNew York Post · Right
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