Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined for the remainder of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. The unexpected medical development abruptly halts the star player's campaign on the field and places his recovery as the primary focus for the organization.
The announcement from the team has drawn renewed attention to the medical condition within professional sports. Hurts's diagnosis is part of a growing trend that has seen multiple high-profile athletes across various leagues face similar blood clot issues in recent years, prompting ongoing questions within the sports medicine community about why elite competitors are affected.
