Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots in lungs: What is pulmonary embolism?

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after doctors diagnosed him with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The 28-year-old's condition has raised questions about how a blood clot can travel from the leg to the lungs, why it can become dangerous and what recovery involves. The Eagles have said he is clinically stable and expect him to recover fully.What happened to Jalen Hurts?According to the Philadelphia Eagles' official statement, Hurts initially had a superficial blood clot in his left calf. The problem came to light after he reported discomfort following a cleat injury during the October 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams.An ultrasound in London detected the clot before Philadelphia played Jacksonville on October 11. Doctors cleared him to play, according to the team's earlier statement.