UAB Doctor Comments on Jalen Hurts’ Rare Blood-Clot Progression
A UAB doctor commented on the rare progression of blood clots in Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and former University of Alabama player Jalen Hurts, who was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli after an initial calf injury. The…
Birmingham, AL, October 20, 2026 —
A UAB doctor has commented on the unusual progression of blood clots in Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, a former University of Alabama player. Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli after an initial calf injury, according to the information provided.
The doctor described the progression in Hurts’ case as rare and emphasized that certain symptoms should not be ignored. Those warning signs include leg swelling, chest pain and breathing trouble.
The available information does not identify the UAB doctor or provide the date of the comments. It also does not specify when Hurts sustained the calf injury, when he received the diagnoses, or what treatment or subsequent developments followed. No further details about his condition were provided.
The doctor’s comments focused on the contrast between the unusual progression described in Hurts’ case and the importance of recognizing the listed warning signs. The information does not establish that those symptoms were present in Hurts, beyond noting the initial calf injury and subsequent diagnoses.
Hurts is identified as both an Eagles quarterback and a former University of Alabama player. The summary does not provide additional information about his football status or any effect of the diagnoses on his playing schedule. It also does not include a direct quotation from the doctor.
Story summarized from the original created by Morgan Hightower on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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