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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, source says
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As of October 19, 2026 at 11:28 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely because of blood clots that could cost him the rest of the season.
The headline splitWBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) frames it as "Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, source sa...". MarketWatch frames it as "Blood clots are ‘incredibly common,’ even for pro athletes like Jalen Hurts. Here’s what...".
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CenterEagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, source says
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Diagnosed with pulmonary emboli | Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on...
NFL QB in hospital at 4am before London game due to blood clots
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has blood clots in his lungs and, according to media reports, the former Super Bowl MVP is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.
Blood clots are ‘incredibly common,’ even for pro athletes like Jalen Hurts. Here’s what to know.
Research has found that it can take more than six months for professional athletes to return to play after being treated for a deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
