Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Out for Season with Blood Clots; Coaches Under Fire

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the season after a diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs. The team announced the condition, which is considered stable and expected to allow for a full recovery with treatment involving blood thinners. This news comes amidst a difficult stretch for the Eagles, who have lost four consecutive games and are struggling significantly on offense.

The handling of Hurts' health has drawn scrutiny, with reports suggesting he played despite not sleeping for 36 hours prior to a game and calls for the NFL Players Association to investigate. Coach Nick Sirianni has largely deferred medical questions to the team's staff, stating he is "not a medical expert." Meanwhile, veteran analyst Ray Didinger has defended the coaching staff, arguing they deserve more consideration given the team's extensive injury issues and offensive woes, though Sirianni has indicated "everything is on the table" to fix the offense, with the exception of demoting offensive play-caller Sean Mannion.