NFL: Jalen Hurts Suffers Thrombosis and Double Pulmonary Embolism

The Philadelphia Eagles must fear for the season-off of their quarterback Jalen Hurts. The 28-year-old was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary embolisms. This was announced by the team from the American Football League NFL. A blood clot from the calf has spread to the lungs, so the Super Bowl champion of 2025.

Hurts is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations. He was treated with blood thinners. As long as he has to take the medication, he must not play football or exercise with contact. A mission in the current season is currently uncertain.

Two weeks ago in the game against the Los Angeles Rams, Hurts had injured himself when he was hit by an opponent with the cleat shoe in the calf area. After that, he traveled with the team to London for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Hurts in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars

There, according to the Eagles, the blood clot in the calf was discovered during an examination before the game. According to a report by the US sports channel ESPN, Hurts was in a London hospital until four in the morning of the game. He did not sleep the night, because he was told that sleeping due to the blood clot, health risks. Nevertheless, he received the release for the NFL game from the Eagles team doctors. Hurts’ team lost 17:19, he himself threw 40 passes.

After returning to Philadelphia, the quarterback was treated and also participated in training last Wednesday. However, on another check it was found that the small blood clot moved. After that, the Eagles put Hurts on the injured list. At the game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the playmaker was already missing.

Both thrombosis and embolism can be fatal if left undetected and not treated in time. Pulmonary embolism is the most feared complication of deep leg or pelvic vein thrombosis. The Eagles are optimistic. “The prognosis is very good and we expect a full recovery,” the statement said.