Jalen Hurts suffers blood clot that forces him to Eagles bench

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Terranova, J. (2026, October 15). Jalen Hurts suffers blood clot that forces him to Eagles bench. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/jalen-hurts-suffers-blood-clot-that-will-sideline-him-for-at-least-one-game/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-15 · by Justin Terranova

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Jalen Hurts, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf that will keep him out of Sunday's game against the Panthers. The team discovered this "unique" injury after Hurts played against the Rams on October 4th and confirmed it following a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night. With the Eagles currently at 2-3 and having lost three consecutive games, Hurts had previously avoided discussing his condition in detail.
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Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Eagles, will miss at least one game due to a blood clot in his calf that was discovered after an October 4 matchup against the Rams. The team announced on Thursday that a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night revealed movement in the small blood clot, confirming its existence. Before the announcement, Hurts had been vague about the nature of his injury, describing it as “very unique.” The Eagles are currently 2-3 and have lost three consecutive games, including a recent heartbreaking 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London on Sunday when the Jaguars scored a last-second field goal.

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Justin Terranova
7 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Jalen Hurts’ “unique” injury has been revealed — and it could be serious.
🔮 Ditka would also go on to coach the Saints.
2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Mike Ditka, legendary Bears coach, dead at 86
🔮 The Giants are on top of the division at 3-1 and will travel to Washington to take on the 1-3 Commanders, who are in last place.
🔮 He ended up marking down a final score of 74 that would have left him a couple of shots shy of the cut line.
🔮 The U.S. team consists of Scottie Scheffler (married to Meredith), Cameron Young (married to Kelsey), Wyndham Clark (dating Emily Tanner), Sam Burns (married to Caroline), Russell Henley (married to Teil), Collin Morikawa (married to Katherine), Chris Goetterup (dating Samantha Monte), Justin Thomas (married to Jillian), Xander Schauffele (married to Maya), Patrick Cantlay (married to Nikki), Jacob Bridgeman (married to Haley) and then Koivun.
🔮 “Everybody questioned with the wedding and all of that — ‘would he be out of shape and honeymooning the whole time [in the offseason]?’ and all of that,” Reid said on Monday, per KSHB 41 News.
🔮 I’m not sure what we or I will do without him.
2026-09-17 · assertive framing · Mike Sweetney, former top Knicks draft pick, dead at 43
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Eagles Jaguars London Panthers Rams

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However, the team said that “on Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot.” The Eagles are 2-3 and coming off three straight losses, including a heartbreaking 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London on Sunday on a last-second field goal. Hurts had ducked questions about the injury prior to Thursday, just calling it “very unique.”
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🔮 Jalen Hurts’ “unique” injury has been revealed — and it could be serious.
2026-10-15 · New York Post
Jalen Hurts suffers blood clot that forces him to Eagles bench · assertive framing

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Jalen Hurts’ “unique” injury has been revealed — and it could be serious. uncertain
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The Eagles announced on Thursday that Hurts is dealing with a blood clot in his calf that will sideline him at least for Sunday’s game against the Panthers. asserted
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The team had been aware of the injury after it was suffered in a matchup against the Rams on Oct. 4. asserted
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However, the team said that “on Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot.” The Eagles are 2-3 and coming off three straight losses, including a heartbreaking 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London on Sunday on a last-second field goal. Hurts had ducked questions about the injury prior to Thursday, just calling it “very unique.” asserted
Hurts → say → it
This is a developing story. asserted
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