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Jalen Hurts injury update: Several blood clots found in lungs, serious but full recovery expected

What was originally believed to be a superficial blood clot was revealed Saturday afternoon to be several blood clots in Jalen Hurts' lungs.

By Cole Hartwell
Jalen Hurts
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Jalen Hurts has several blood clots in his lungs, according to Ian Rapoport. The discovery was made Saturday afternoon.

What happened

What was originally believed to be a superficial blood clot was revealed to be several blood clots in Jalen Hurts’ lungs, according to Ian Rapoport. The situation is described as serious and scary. Hurts should make a full recovery, per Rapoport.

Context

Hurts is on injured reserve, according to a Fantasy Football Desk report from 2026-10-17. He was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf. Through Week 5, Hurts has 83.0 PPR points, 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 107 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown in five games.

Timeline

On 2026-10-17, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Eagles had officially placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve. On 2026-10-18, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Eagles lost to the Panthers 25-14 and that Hurts remained on injured reserve. On 2026-10-19, Fantasy Football Desk reported the same outcome and that Hurts remained on injured reserve.

Depth chart

Tanner McKee is QB1 on the Eagles’ depth chart. He has a Week 6 projection of 12.0 PPR points. Joe Milton is QB3 and has no games played this season.

What’s next

The Eagles’ Week 6 game against the Panthers has already been played.

More details: What was originally believed to be a superficial blood clot was then revealed Saturday afternoon to be several blood clots in Jalen Hurts' lungs. At that point, it all changed. It is serious. It is scary. And Jalen Hurts should make a full recovery.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Hurts is on injured reserve and facing a serious medical situation. He should be held only if you have an IR slot and can afford to wait, but managers in shallow leagues should consider alternatives. Tanner McKee is the Eagles’ QB1 and is a streaming option, albeit with a modest 12.0 PPR projection for Week 6. Joe Milton has not played this season and is not an option. Avoid all Eagles skill players until the offense shows signs of life without Hurts.

Quick answers

What is Jalen Hurts' injury status?

Jalen Hurts has several blood clots in his lungs and is on injured reserve.

Will Jalen Hurts make a full recovery?

According to Ian Rapoport, Hurts should make a full recovery.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles urged to make 'no-brainer' trade deadline decision (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. More details: What was originally believed to be a superficial blood clot was then revealed Saturday afternoon to be several blood clots in Jalen Hurts' lungs. At that point, it all changed. It is serious. It is scary. And Jalen Hurts should make a full recovery. (X (@RapSheet))

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