Jalen Hurts lost for the season as blood clots worse than Eagles feared

· New York Post

Jalen Hurts is out for the next three months as he recovers from what appears to be a more serious health issue than previously known.

In a detailed statement, the Eagles explained that Hurts was initially diagnosed with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis, though further testing revealed that he has a deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. 

Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf in London, but further tests revealed a more serious diagnosis. AP Photo/Alastair Grant

As a result of the multiple blood clots that have been found in his lungs, Hurts will be out till mid-January as he requires more significant care than previously known.

“Jalen was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis,” the statement reads. “After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli. He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations. His treatment should only involve anticoagulation (i.e. “blood thinners”).”

Hurts, who was initially not put on injured reserve before the team later reversed course and placed him in IR, which carries a minimum time out of four weeks,

“During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football,” the statement continues. “Jalen’s prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. More importantly, we anticipate that he will have no long-term effects.”

Hurts’ NFL season ends in October as he focuses on his health going forward with his last game of the season being a loss to the Jaguars in London.

Further reports reveal that Hurts was in the hospital until 4 a.m. that night; having not slept, he played on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts is out for the rest of the regular season. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

In his place, Tanner McKee is starting at quarterback for the Eagles.

McKee had an uneven performance on Sunday, as the Panthers downed Philadelphia 25-14.

McKee went 26/45 for 215 yards and a touchdown in the loss.