NFL QB in hospital at 4am before London game due to blood clots

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to blood clots in his lungs, according to ABC News AU.

Reports indicate that prior to the Eagles' Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Hurts was in the hospital until 4 a.m. because of a clot in his leg. According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Hurts did not sleep because doing so was considered a risk. Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reported that doctors advised Hurts not to sleep as a precaution, meaning he had been awake for approximately 36 hours by the time he played in London.

Yahoo Sports reports that the NFL will need to investigate the process that allowed Hurts to play against the Jaguars and determine what was known regarding his health. Pro Football Talk stated that the league was in communication with the Eagles concerning Hurts' health before the London game.

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