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NFL·INJURY·October 19, 2026 11:11 PM ET

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for season with blood clots in lungs

Philadelphia turns to backup plan mid-regular season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 31m1 min read
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What happened: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL regular season with blood clots in his lungs, per Schefter. The lung diagnosis followed his Week 6 absence for a blood-clot issue.

Why it matters: Philadelphia must reset its offense around a new starting quarterback during the regular-season stretch. The change carries playoff positioning and roster-planning stakes with Hurts sidelined long term.

What to watch: Philadelphia's next quarterback move and game-day depth chart will show how the offense adjusts.

Sources

  • espn.com 
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