Kenneth Walker Reacts to Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Diagnosis

WHO:

NBC Sports - Kenneth Walker III said his high-school blood clots were in his lungs.

NBC Sports - Walker said Jalen Hurts was dealing with blood clots in his lungs.

NBC Sports - The NFL Players Association requested an investigation into how Hurts flew to London and back; neither the Eagles nor the league had provided clarity.

Newsweek - Kenneth Walker, a Chiefs running back, reacted to Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis.

Pro Football Network - Kenneth Walker III, a Chiefs star who had blood clots in high school, spoke about Jalen Hurts’ blood clots.

Pro Football Network - Jalen Hurts is the person whose blood clots were discussed.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Walker described his reaction to Hurts flying as, “He went on the flight, huh, and everything? Yeah, that’s crazy.”

NBC Sports - Walker said, “just stay positive” and urged Hurts to do what was necessary to get his body “back right”; he added, “that’s not something, you know, we should take lightly.”

NBC Sports - Walker said he thought his football career would be over before it even started after his high-school blood clots.

NBC Sports - The investigation’s results might not be shared publicly.

Newsweek - Walker offered perspective on Hurts’ diagnosis based on his own experience.

Pro Football Network - Walker said, “He Went on the Flight, Huh? That’s Crazy,” reacting to Hurts’ situation.

Pro Football Network - Walker said he was praying for Hurts’ recovery.

WHY:

Newsweek - Walker’s reaction drew on his own experience with the medical situation.

Pro Football Network - Walker had experienced blood clots in high school, the same diagnosis referenced in the article.

Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III is offering support to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after learning Hurts has blood clots in his lungs. Walker said he had blood clots in his lungs while in high school, and at the time feared his football career might be over before it began. Drawing on that experience, he urged Hurts to stay positive and do what he needs to get his body back right, stressing that blood clots are not something to take lightly. Walker also said he was praying for Hurts’ recovery. He reacted with surprise that Hurts had traveled to London and back, saying, “He went on the flight, huh, and everything? Yeah, that’s crazy.” The NFL Players Association has requested an investigation into how Hurts made the flights. Neither the Eagles nor the league has provided clarity, and the investigation’s findings may not be made public.