Jalen Hurts Expected to Miss Rest of Season With Lung Blood Clots
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, leading the team to start Tanner McKee and prompting discussions about the team's strategy for the current and future…
Philadelphia, PA, October 19, 2026 —
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season after blood clots were found in his lungs, according to the information provided. The team is set to start Tanner McKee in Hurts’ place, while the change has prompted discussion about the Eagles’ approach for the rest of the season and beyond.
The available information does not specify when Hurts was diagnosed, how his condition was identified, or whether the team has provided further details about his health. It also does not include a timetable for his recovery or say whether he is expected to return to football after this season. The stated expectation is that he will miss the remainder of the current season.
McKee is the player named to start as the Eagles adjust to Hurts’ absence. No details were provided about McKee’s preparation, the timing of the change, or whether the team has made additional roster or personnel decisions.
Hurts’ expected absence has also raised questions about the team’s strategy in both the short and longer term. The information available does not describe specific plans, decisions or comments from the Eagles, nor does it identify who is involved in those discussions. It therefore remains unclear what changes, if any, the team is considering beyond starting McKee.
The central developments are Hurts’ expected season-ending absence, the lung blood clots cited as the reason, and McKee’s move into the starting role. Further information about Hurts’ condition and the Eagles’ plans was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by David Murphy on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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