The Philadelphia Eagles learned the extent of Jalen Hurts’s absence for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs. Hurts’s agent, Nicole Lynn, issued a statement explaining that what began as a suspected superficial clot progressed to multiple clots requiring immediate treatment, and that Hurts is expected to make a full recovery. Reports from NFL and sports media corroborated the development and its seriousness, noting that Hurts will miss the remainder of the season.
The team sits at 2-4 and has dropped four straight games. There has been widespread confusion and questions surrounding how the injury unfolded and why Hurts played in certain games after the initial diagnosis. Analysts and commentators have called for transparency regarding the timeline and decision-making that allowed Hurts to compete in London after the initial assessment, emphasizing the need for clarity to help others avoid similar situations.
