Jalen Hurts isn't the first athlete to deal with blood clots. How did other sports stars recover?

Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was initially a late scratch before Week 6 following a superficial clot in his calf, but his condition worsened into deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, with clots reaching his lungs. Reports say Hurts was up until 4 a.m. before the Eagles’ Week 5 London game due to ongoing issues. He will be on blood thinners for at least three months. Other athletes have faced similar problems, including Carolina Panthers lineman Taylor Morton and New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave, while NBA stars like Victor Wembanyama and Damian Lillard also dealt with clots in 2024–25.