Jalen Hurts Sidelined After Ultrasound Shows Movement in Leg Blood Clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined due to a superficial blood clot in his leg. Initially playing through the condition, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the clot, leading to him being held out of an upcoming game for…
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 15, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a superficial blood clot in his leg. He is being held out of an upcoming game for further evaluation and treatment.
Hurts had initially continued playing while dealing with the condition. The ultrasound prompted a change in that approach, according to the information available. No details were provided about when the scan took place or when the upcoming game is scheduled.
The information does not specify how long Hurts is expected to be sidelined, what treatment he will receive, or whether he could return for a later game. It also does not identify who provided the medical update. No further details about the clot or Hurts’s condition were included.
The reported reason for his absence is the movement detected in the clot, and the stated next step is additional evaluation and treatment. The available information does not describe the results of any further evaluation or indicate what medical decisions may follow.
For now, Hurts is set to miss the unspecified upcoming game while the issue is assessed. Further information about his status, the timing of his evaluation and treatment, and a possible return was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Linder on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
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