NFL Stars and Eagles Fans Clash Over Handling of Hurts’ Blood Clot

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Former NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith questioned the union’s response to the controversy.

NY Post - Aaron Rodgers commented on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ medical situation.

Sportskeeda - Jason Kelce defended the Philadelphia Eagles’ medical staff; fans criticized his comments.

Heavy NFL - A Kansas City Chiefs player who had experienced a similar scare sent a message about Hurts’ blood-clot situation. The article excerpt does not name the player.

Pro Football Network - Saquon Barkley addressed Hurts’ health and defended the Eagles; fans were divided over his remarks.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - DeMaurice Smith questioned why the NFL Players Association called for an investigation into Hurts’ care instead of conducting its own.

NY Post - Hurts was sidelined for the rest of the season after blood clots were found in his lungs.

NY Post - Rodgers said he had “Never seen eye-to-eye” with NFL medical.

Sportskeeda - Fans criticized Kelce for what they viewed as downplaying the seriousness of Hurts’ health. The article headline quoted a fan reaction: “Jalen Hurts could've dropped dead on that field.”

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs player’s message concerned Hurts’ blood-clot situation; the excerpt does not provide the message’s wording.

Pro Football Network - Fans were split over Barkley’s defense of the Eagles following Hurts’ season-ending diagnosis of a blood clot in his lungs. The headline includes the contrasting reactions “Things Were Not Handled Properly” and “This Is What a Leader Sounds Like.”

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The fan-quoted concern referred to Hurts being on the field; the excerpt does not specify a location.

Heavy NFL - The player who responded to Hurts is identified as a Kansas City Chiefs star; Hurts plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Smith’s criticism focused on the union’s decision to seek an investigation rather than run one itself.

NY Post - Rodgers weighed in after Hurts was sidelined for the season because of blood clots in his lungs.

Sportskeeda - Fans’ criticism centered on their belief that Kelce’s defense of the medical staff minimized the danger of Hurts’ condition.

Pro Football Network - The fan division followed Barkley’s defense of the Eagles after Hurts’ diagnosis.

HOW:

NY Post - The articles describe Hurts’ condition as blood clots in his lungs.

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs player’s response was prompted by Hurts’ blood-clot situation and the player’s experience of a similar medical scare.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after blood clots were found in his lungs, prompting debate over the team’s handling of his care. Former NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith questioned why the union called for an investigation rather than conducting one itself. Aaron Rodgers also weighed in, saying he had “Never seen eye-to-eye” with NFL medical. Eagles center Jason Kelce defended the team’s medical staff, but fans criticized him for appearing to downplay the seriousness of Hurts’ condition. Some warned that Hurts could have died while on the field. Saquon Barkley also defended the Eagles, drawing sharply divided reactions, with some fans saying things were not handled properly and others calling his remarks those of a leader. A Kansas City Chiefs player who had a similar medical scare also sent a message about Hurts’ blood-clot situation.