Jalen Hurts diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, will miss 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Jalen Hurts, the former All-Pro quarterback, has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and will miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season. The condition arose after a superficial blood clot in his lower leg led to complications, ultimately blocking blood flow to his lungs. Fortunately, medical intervention was timely, and Hurts is receiving treatment to ensure a full recovery. The Eagles will need to address his absence moving forward.
- •Jalen Hurts diagnosed with pulmonary embolism on October 19, 2026.
- •He will miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season due to the condition.
- •The pulmonary embolism is a result of a blood clot from his leg.
- •Timely treatment limits his recovery to blood thinners only.
- •Eagles will need to find a replacement quarterback.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — What is a 'pulmonary embolism' that Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with?
"Let's look into the health issue that will keep Hurts from the field in 2026.
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