NFL and Players’ Union Address Hurts’ Blood Clot Diagnosis Before Eagles Game

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Jalen Hurts is the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback.

Heavy NFL - The Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) issued a statement concerning Hurts.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - The NFL launched an investigation into Hurts’ blood-clot diagnosis and the doctors’ decision, which the article said had been criticized as “reckless.”

Daily Mail Sports - Hurts was found to have multiple blood clots in his lungs; the diagnosis ruled him out for the rest of the year and raised doubt about his career.

Heavy NFL - Reports said Hurts was ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season because of a blood clot.

Heavy NFL - The NFL and NFLPA sent a statement before the Eagles’ Week 7 showdown.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - Hurts’ multiple blood clots were in his lungs.

Heavy NFL - Hurts’ blood clot began in his calf and moved into his lungs.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The reported diagnosis and the doctors’ decision prompted the NFL investigation.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The article describes the clot as having moved from Hurts’ calf to his lungs.

The NFL is investigating the medical decisions surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. Reports say the clot began in his calf before moving into his lungs. The diagnosis has ruled Hurts out for the rest of the 2026 season and raised questions about his playing career. The league’s investigation is focused on the diagnosis and the doctors’ decision, which has been criticized as reckless. Before the Eagles’ Week 7 showdown, the NFL and the NFL Players Association issued a joint statement about the situation. The statement came as reports circulated that Hurts would miss the remainder of the season. His condition and the medical response are now under review by the league.