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

 Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, faces a challenging situation as he is sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 season due to serious health concerns. After an initial diagnosis of a superficial blood clot in his calf, further tests confirmed deep vein thrombosis and clots in his lungs. While undergoing anticoagulant treatment, he will refrain from contact sports. Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, faces a challenging situation as he is sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 season due to serious health concerns. After an initial diagnosis of a superficial blood clot in his calf, further tests confirmed deep vein thrombosis and clots in his lungs. While undergoing anticoagulant treatment, he will refrain from contact sports.