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Report: NFL concludes Eagles allowing Jalen Hurts to play in Week 5 “was handled appropriately”

The NFL does not believe there was any wrongdoing in the Philadelphia Eagles allowing Jalen Hurts to play in the team’s Week 5 London game, according to a report from The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones (not to be confused with the…

By Brandon Lee Gowton · Bleeding Green Nation

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:17 PM

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The NFL concluded the Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts playing in Week 5 was appropriate and requires no punishment.
Hurts was originally cleared to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an initial superficial calf blood clot diagnosis.
Follow-up medical tests revealed blood clots had migrated to Hurts' lungs, sidelining him for the rest of the 2026 season.

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The NFL has concluded that the Philadelphia Eagles appropriately handled clearing quarterback Jalen Hurts to play in Week 5, according to a report from The Athletic. A league source stated that the Eagles will not face any discipline or punishment regarding their medical process or the lack of an injury designation for Hurts prior to the matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Hurts initially played after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf. However, follow-up examinations later revealed the clots had migrated to his lungs, forcing him onto blood thinners and ruling him out for the remainder of the 2026 season.

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