Jalen Hurts to Miss at Least One Game After Calf Blood Clot Is Discovered
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a superficial blood clot discovered in his calf, prompting him to miss at least one game and creating uncertainty about his immediate future with the team.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 16, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss at least one game after a superficial blood clot was discovered in his calf, according to the information available. The development has also left his immediate future with the team uncertain.
The details provided do not specify when the clot was discovered or which game Hurts will miss. They also do not identify a possible return date, describe any treatment, or explain whether additional medical evaluations are planned.
Hurts’ absence means the Eagles will be without their quarterback for at least one game, but the available information does not say who will take his place or provide further details about the team’s plans. It also does not clarify whether the uncertainty about his immediate future refers to his availability beyond the missed game or to another aspect of his status with the team.
No additional information was provided about the circumstances surrounding the discovery or the expected course of events. The confirmed points in the summary are limited to the finding of a superficial blood clot in Hurts’ calf, his expected absence for at least one game and uncertainty about his immediate future with the Eagles. Further details, including a timeline for his return, were not provided.
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