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Oct 20, 2026 at 07:13 PM EDT
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is done for the season after doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs.
Eagles medical staff initially discovered a superficial blood clot on Hurts' calf before the team's Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. He was allowed to play in that game, but was ultimately ruled out moving forward after doctors discovered "movement" with the clot.
This scary medical news for Hurts prompted messages from prominent figures around the football world, including his former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban.
"I texted him," Saban told reporters on Monday. "He's just such a first-class guy. I told him our thoughts and prayers are with him for a speedy recovery."
Hurts' season-ending diagnosis sparked questions about whether or not he should have been allowed to play in Week 5's international matchup against the Jaguars. However, the NFL ruled that the situation “was handled appropriately” by the Eagles' medical staff, according to a report from The Athletic on Tuesday.
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The Eagles, now led by quarterback Tanner McKee, are 2-4 to begin the 2026 NFL season. This coming Monday, they'll take the field for a primetime Week 7 matchup against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys.