Jalen Hurts is out for the season due to blood clots discovered in the QB's lungs.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the remainder of the 2026 season after being diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs. But now, the biggest question surrounding this story is how he was allowed to play in the first place. What started as a calf injury has turned into a serious medical situation for Jalen Hurts.

On Monday, the Eagles announced that further testing revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, blood clots in his leg and both lungs. The team says Hurts is stable and expects him to make a full recovery, but he will miss the rest of the season.

Hurts played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11, despite doctors discovering a blood clot in his calf the day before. According to reporting from NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Hurts was advised not to sleep as a precaution against the clot moving. He reportedly went approximately 36 hours without sleep before taking the field.

The Eagles say their medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the ultrasound and determined that Hurts could safely play, recommending follow-up testing within 72 hours. A subsequent ultrasound revealed movement in the clot, and Hurts was ruled out of the following game. Further testing then uncovered the clots in his lungs.

Head coach Nick Sirianni has defended the organization's approach, saying the team relies on its medical experts and that player health is always a priority.

But that explanation may not be enough for fans who want to know exactly how this decision was made.

Hurts' health must come before football. With his season now over, the Eagles face serious questions about the decision to clear their franchise quarterback to play and whether a more cautious approach could have prevented him from being exposed to unnecessary risk.

For now, the priority is Hurts' recovery. But the questions surrounding the Eagles' medical decision-making are not going away.

Now the question moving forward is how the Eagles are going to fare without Jalen Hurts at the helm. They now turn their attention to the 2023 6th-round draft pick from Stamford, Tanner McKee. Only 6 weeks into the young season being 2-4 in a weak NFC East division; their season is far from over and look to bounce back. Although it will be difficult without their star quarterback.