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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Oct 19, 9:29 PM
Jalen Hurts out for season after doctors find multiple blood clots in his lungs
Jalen Hurts is out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.
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Jalen Hurts out for season after doctors find multiple blood clots in his lungs
ABC News and WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Jalen Hurts is out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.
The headline split The left frames it as "Eagles coach defends handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots diagnosis: What to know". The center frames it as "Jalen Hurts out for season after blood clots discovered in Eagles QB's lungs".
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10 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.
Framing confidenceModerate
67/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
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Left / center-leftEagles coach defends handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots diagnosis: What to know
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CenterJalen Hurts out for season after doctors find multiple blood clots in his lungs
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Oct 19, 10:45 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely because of blood clots that could cost him the rest of the season.
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Oct 19, 10:08 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely with blood clots that could cost him the season
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains sidelined indefinitely because of blood clots that could cost him the rest of the season.
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ABC News AustraliaNews report · Oct 19, 10:01 PM
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.
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MarketWatchAnalysis · Oct 19, 9:58 PM
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.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Oct 19, 9:53 PM
Tufts doctor explains Jalen Hurts’ diagnosis and recovery outlook
ESPN reports Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors found blood clots in both lungs.
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ABC NewsAnalysis · Oct 19, 9:08 PM
Eagles coach defends handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots diagnosis: What to know
Hurts will not play for the Eagles while he is on blood thinner medications, the team said.
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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Oct 19, 9:07 PM
NFL coach grilled for allowing player to fly with blood clot
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni grilled for allowing QB Jalen Hurts to fly home with a confirmed blood clot.
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The Age (Australia)News report · Oct 19, 9:07 PM
NFL coach grilled for allowing player to fly with blood clot
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni grilled for allowing QB Jalen Hurts to fly home with a confirmed blood clot.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Oct 19, 9:03 PM
Jalen Hurts out for season after blood clots discovered in Eagles QB's lungs
After further testing and monitoring, the team said his condition has been upgraded to a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli.
Details67/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 10 sources
67/99 Wording GapMedium confidence10 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 22 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Analysis
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Oct 19, 9:03 PM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.
Oct 19, 9:07 PM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.
Oct 19, 9:07 PM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.
Oct 19, 9:08 PM: ABC News joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 67/99 and story health is live match · 22 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.