Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hurts will undergo treatment involving blood thinners that is expected to sideline the three-time Pro Bowler for at least three months.
Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, and the Eagles released a joint statement detailing his condition. They said Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a blood clot traveled from his legs to his lungs. Hurts is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations, according to the statement, but he will not be allowed to participate in football activities while on anticoagulation medication. "Jalen's prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery," the statement said. "We anticipate that he will have no long-term effects."
Hurts was first diagnosed with what was described as a superficial blood clot in his calf in London, before the Eagles' Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He played in that game, a 19-17 loss, and attempted 40 passes. Sources said he spent until 4 a.m. in a London hospital and did not sleep the night before the game because sleep posed health risks associated with the clot.
The Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve two days ago after consulting numerous doctors and experts. Tanner McKee started in his place Sunday, completing 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia's 25-14 home loss to Carolina.
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