Philadelphia football star Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots in lungs, ruled out for season
The 28-year-old veteran's prognosis is good, and the team said it expects a full recovery with no long-term effects.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the 2021 season following a diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs, the team announced on Monday. The 28-year-old veteran's condition is considered stable, with no significant functional limitations. Treatment involves blood thinners, during which Hurts will be unable to participate in contact activities.
Specialists initially detected a superficial blood clot in Hurts' left calf on October 10, just before Philadelphia's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Further testing revealed multiple blood clots in his lungs. The team anticipates that Hurts will be able to resume contact activities once he is off the blood thinners, and believes he will make a full recovery with no long-term effects.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expressed deep concern for Hurts, stating that the team's primary focus is the well-being of their players.
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