Nick Saban Sends Well Wishes to Jalen Hurts Amid Reported Lung Clots
Nick Saban expressed well wishes to former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is reportedly facing a significant absence from playing due to blood clots discovered in his lungs.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 19, 2026 —
Nick Saban expressed well wishes to former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is reportedly facing a significant absence from playing after blood clots were discovered in his lungs.
The available information does not specify when Saban shared his message or how he conveyed it. It also does not identify the source of the report about Hurts, say when the clots were discovered, or provide details about his health or expected time away from playing.
Hurts is described in the information provided as a former Alabama quarterback. No additional details about his football career, current team, or playing schedule were included, so those details cannot be confirmed from the available account.
The reported condition and possible absence are presented without further medical or team information. There is no stated return timeline, description of treatment, or confirmation of how the situation may affect Hurts’ playing plans. The account also does not include a direct quote from Saban or Hurts.
As a result, the confirmed details in the available summary are limited to Saban’s expression of well wishes and the report that Hurts is facing a significant absence from playing after lung blood clots were discovered. Further specifics about the report and Hurts’ status were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Andrew Hammond on www.al.com, see more information here.
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