Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season after blood clots travel to his lungs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the NFL season due to blood clots in his lungs. The team confirmed he is stable and undergoing treatment with blood thinners.
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The loss of a star player significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the NFL and the Eagles' playoff prospects.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is set to miss the rest of the season after further testing revealed blood clots had traveled from his leg to his lungs, the team announced on Monday.
Hurts’s condition is considered stable and he “has no significant functional limitations,” the team said. His treatment for a new diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli will involve blood thinners, during which time he is unable to participate in contact activities.
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