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NFL finds Philadelphia Eagles committed no wrongdoing in Jalen Hurts blood clot saga – ‘was handled appropriately’

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES won't be punished by the NFL over Jalen Hurts' blood clot saga. The quarterback, 28, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. He was…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:35 AM
NFL finds Philadelphia Eagles committed no wrongdoing in Jalen Hurts blood clot saga – ‘was handled appropriately’
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL found the Philadelphia Eagles committed no wrongdoing in their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot saga.
  • Hurts was ruled out for the remainder of the season after developing deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
  • The quarterback initially played in Philadelphia's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after doctors approved his participation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL has determined that the Philadelphia Eagles committed no wrongdoing regarding their injury report policy in handling quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. Hurts was ruled out for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The initial calf clot was discovered before Philadelphia's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11, but doctors cleared him to play after concluding activity was safe.

Subsequent tests revealed the blood clot had traveled to Hurts' lungs, leading to him being placed on blood thinners. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized that player health remains the team's top priority, while agent Nicole Lynn stated Hurts is expected to make a full recovery.

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