Jalen Hurts Has Multiple Blood Clots In His Lungs

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Multiple blood clots have been found in the lungs of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, the team announced Monday morning, and he is out for the remainder of the season.

Hurts is expected to make a full recovery, and the team characterized his prognosis as "very good." It's also expected there will be no long term effects.

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"We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners," the team said in a statement. "In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition."

Hurts noted he had been cleated during the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4, was unbothered by it through a few practices, but then he went to the training room for his first treatment of it on Oct. 8.

Hurts received further treatment the next day, and an ultrasound was performed in London that revealed a superficial blood clot.

According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, Hurts stayed in the hospital until 4 a.m. the night before the London game and did not sleep at all, because sleeping deemed a risk. He still played the game, going on roughly 36 hours without sleep, throwing 21 for 40 with 220 yards.

The Super Bowl MVP and multiple time Pro Bowler was initially diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. That diagnosis was changed Monday to deep vein thrombosis, along with bilateral pulmonary emboli.

"He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations," the team added. "His treatment should only involve anticoagulation. During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football."

The Eagles fell to 2-4 Sunday after losing their fourth straight game. It was their first game without Hurts, who played through the clot against Jacksonville in London last week.

This is a developing story and will be updated.