Jalen Hurts Sidelined After Calf Blood Clot Is Found
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was sidelined from a game due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, discovered after an injury during an Oct. 4 game. An ultrasound in London confirmed the clot, and a subsequent follow-up revealed…
Sioux Falls, SD, October 16, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was sidelined from a game after a superficial blood clot was found in his calf, according to the information provided. The clot was discovered following an injury Hurts sustained during an Oct. 4 game.
An ultrasound performed in London confirmed the clot. A subsequent follow-up revealed “movement” in it, after which the team determined his treatment and Hurts was set to miss an upcoming match.
The details provided do not identify the year of the Oct. 4 game, the game in which Hurts was injured, or the upcoming match he would miss. They also do not specify the treatment selected, when it would begin, or how long he was expected to be sidelined. No further information about the follow-up or the clot was provided.
The reported sequence is limited to the injury, the ultrasound confirmation, the follow-up finding and the team’s decision regarding treatment and the upcoming game. The information does not state whether Hurts later returned to play or provide an update on his condition. The team’s specific medical assessment and the source of the details were also not identified.
Story summarized from the original created by Angela Haupt on time.com, see more information here.
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