{
  "id": 15652636,
  "title": "Why did Jalen Hurts fly with blood clot? Nick Sirianni defends Eagles decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/why-did-jalen-hurts-fly-with-blood-clot-nick-sirianni-defends-eagles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T20:48:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-did-jalen-hurts-fly-204828761.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni faced tough questions about quarterback Jalen Hurts' health following the team's statement regarding the player's blood clots. The statement confirmed that Hurts had developed bilateral pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in both lungs, which led to his season-ending diagnosis. Despite this, Sirianni did not deny that Hurts' season was over, an information not included in the team's initial release.\n\nWhen asked about Hurts' reaction to the news that he would not play again this year, Sirianni declined to disclose any details, stating that he would keep the conversation private. The coach emphasized that the health of the players always remains a top priority for the organization.\n\nOn Monday, it was reported that Hurts had not slept for 36 hours prior to the Oct. 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. However, later it was clarified that he had indeed slept at the stadium before the game. Sirianni dismissed the concern about Hurts playing despite the lack of rest, stating that the game plan was thoroughly thought out during the week and that his focus was solely on the game.\n\nSirianni reiterated that he relied on the advice of the team's medical staff and expressed full trust in their expertise. He also highlighted the importance of the relationships within the organization and the care players have for each other, particularly between Hurts and backup quarterback Tanner McKee. In the aftermath of the diagnosis, Sirianni emphasized that he had full confidence in McKee to lead the team in Hurts' absence.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni defended the team's medical staff after QB Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tanner McKee struggles in place of injured Jalen Hurts and Eagles have first 4-game skid since 2020",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tanner-mckee-struggles-in-place-of-injured-jalen-hurts-and-eagles",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:17:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tanner McKee struggles in place of injured Jalen Hurts and Eagles have first 4-game skid since 2020",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tanner-mckee-struggles-in-place-of-injured-jalen-hurts-and-eagles-15504117",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:17:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}