Jalen Hurts' Mother Urges Gratitude Amidst Quarterback's Health Scare

Pamela Hurts, mother of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, shared a message of gratitude on Monday evening, hours after her son's season was declared over due to multiple blood clots in his lungs.

“Just a reminder ya’ll, be grateful,” Pamela stated in a TikTok video. “Be grateful for where you are and what you have because your life could change at a blink of an eye. Be grateful. What are you grateful for?”

The Hurts family is navigating a serious health concern after additional tests revealed the severity of the situation facing the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts poses for a photo with fans on the field before a game against the Houston Texans.

Hurts, 28, was initially diagnosed by London specialists with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf, a blood clot in his left calf. This diagnosis came after an ultrasound performed before the team's Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played in that 19-17 loss despite limited sleep due to a hospital stay prior to the game.

Subsequent testing, however, revealed that Hurts had developed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, which are blood clots in his lungs, according to a statement released by the team and his agent.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts at a post-game press conference.

ESPN reported that Hurts is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of three months. In a best-case scenario, this timeline could allow for his return during the mid-playoff stage.

The team's statement indicated that Hurts is clinically stable with no significant functional limitations. His treatment will focus on anticoagulation, commonly known as blood thinners. During this period, he will not be permitted to participate in any contact activities, including football. The prognosis for Jalen is described as very good, with expectations of a full recovery and the potential to resume contact football activities once he is no longer on blood thinners. He will continue to be active around the team and maintain his conditioning, with no anticipated long-term effects.

The Eagles first disclosed the seriousness of Hurts' condition last Thursday, announcing he would miss the Week 6 home game against the Carolina Panthers due to a blood clot in his calf. The team statement at that time mentioned Hurts had requested treatment for his calf on Oct. 8, after sustaining a cleat injury during the Oct. 4 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

A follow-up ultrasound the previous Wednesday showed movement in the blood clot, leading to his exclusion from Sunday's game. Two days later, he was placed on injured reserve, a designation that mandates a minimum absence of four games.

Pamela Hurts in a TikTok video.

“It was a very unique experience, to say the least,” Hurts commented last week regarding the situation. “I don’t want to get into the details of kind of leading up to the game and whatnot, but got nicked up in the Rams game.”

With Hurts out, Tanner McKee took over as quarterback for the Eagles. The team subsequently lost 25-14 to the Panthers, bringing their season record to 2-4. They are currently tied for second place in the NFC East with the Dallas Cowboys, trailing the New York Giants.

Hurts has been a consistent presence for Philadelphia since becoming the team's starting quarterback late in the 2020 season, starting at least 15 games in each of the last five seasons. He led the team to two Super Bowl appearances during this period, including a Super Bowl 2025 victory.

The Eagles are scheduled to host the Cowboys on "Monday Night Football" in Week 7, a matchup that could significantly impact the trajectory of both teams' seasons.