{
  "id": 14978729,
  "title": "What to Know About the Blood Clot Sidelining Jalen Hurts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/what-to-know-about-the-blood-clot-sidelining-jalen-hurts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:16:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/know-blood-clot-sidelining-jalen-151625555.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 4, 2026, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained an injury during a game that led to a superficial blood clot in his calf. A day later, ultrasound revealed the clot, but he was allowed to play in the next match without treatment. However, a follow-up scan indicated movement in the clot, prompting the Eagles to announce that Hurts would miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers for further evaluation of his condition. A deeper understanding of blood clots, including their differences and causes, is essential to fully comprehend the severity of Hurts’ situation.",
  "summary": "A 'superficial' blood clot doesn’t mean it's not serious.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Time",
        "title": "What to Know About the Blood Clot Sidelining Jalen Hurts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/what-to-know-about-the-blood-clot-sidelining-jalen-hurts-14983284",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:16:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}