Jalen Hurts’ situation.(Image via Getty Images)
In the new season, before being sidelined from the field, Jalen Hurts started 5 games recording 933 passing yards, 8 passing touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, alongside 107 rushing yards and one score Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Nick Sirriani reflects on Jalen Huts as he remains under treatment amid blood clot in his lungs
This led Jalen Hurts to be placed on the Injured Reserve on October 17, 2026 since his treatment consists of blood thinners which could prove to be a fatal risk for him if he attempts to play. In the last season, Jalen Hurts recorded 3,224 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, while rushing for 421 yards and 8 touchdowns over 16 games.
A few hours ago, the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Nick Sirriani opened up about Jalen Hurts’ situation as he spoke to reporters and said, “Of course I’ve seen him, and I have no new update on anything. But of course, I’ve talked to him, and in constant communication with him…” The Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Nick Sirriani added, “I know he’s resting and recovering. Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles’ popular quarterback, had sparked major concern among many after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lungs, around three weeks ago. As Jalen Hurts seeks treatment and rest, he has been ruled out for the remainder of the new season. Amid this, the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Nick Sirriani has reflected on him. I miss him like crazy, you know, and so yeah, but nothing new on that front. But yeah, I know he’s resting and recovering, and you know we’re all still praying for him and hoping for a speedy recovery. However, the star quarterback Jalen Hurts has stayed away from commenting on his return to the field as he has largely remained silent about his health issues. For the unversed, the star player Jalen Hurts originally suffered a left calf injury at a match against the Los Angeles Rams and was initially diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in London. After further testing upon returning to Philadelphia, doctors found the clot had moved as he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Medical evaluations indicate that he is clinically stable and is expected to make a full recovery with no long term effects, and projected to return to activities once his roughly three month treatment course concludes. Though he was immediately sidelined from the field, many fans and analysts blamed the Philadelphia Eagles for not taking appropriate action before he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs as many remain worried about him.