Eagles' Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg
Photo: NBC NewsThe Philadelphia Eagles said Monday that quarterback Jalen Hurts has blood clots in his lungs and leg, likely ending his 2026 season. The 28-year-old will take blood thinners, and Tanner McKee has taken over as the starter. The team called his condition stable, with no major functional limits. Further testing revealed multiple clots in his lungs.
Right-leaning outlets stress severity: the New York Post says Hurts is out about three months and that his condition is worse than the Eagles feared, while Fox News notes he played in London after being awake 36 straight hours. Left-leaning NBC News and The Guardian lead with the team's announcement, the likely season-ending outlook, his stable condition and McKee's promotion. Alternative outlets ESPN and CBS Sports focus on the clot details, with ESPN citing NFL Network and ESPN reporting of multiple lung clots and CBS Sports featuring a cardiologist's explanation of the condition and recovery timeline.
How the sides differ Left sources stress the team's stable-condition update; right sources stress a worse, longer absence; alternative sources focus on clot details and expert analysis.
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Leads with the team's announcement, the likely end of the season and Hurts's stable condition. It features the team's statements and McKee taking over as starter.
- CBS SportsJalen Hurts blood clot: Expert weighs in on Eagles' situation, and when QB could return to the field
Leads with the multiple lung clots reported by ESPN and NFL Network. It features a cardiologist explaining how the condition differs from typical DVTs and what could shape recovery.
Leads with a more serious diagnosis and a three-month absence. It highlights Hurts playing in London after 36 hours awake, before deeper testing revealed the greater severity.