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NFLPA calls for ‘full investigation’ into Jalen Hurts situation

The NFL Players Association has called for a full investigation into the Jalen Hurts situation.Just hours after the NFL’s chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the Eagles’ medical staff for its handling of the events with Hurts, the NFLPA…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:17 PM
NFLPA calls for ‘full investigation’ into Jalen Hurts situation
Key Things to Know
  • The NFLPA has called for a full investigation into the handling of Jalen Hurts' medical situation.
  • Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season due to blood clots in his lungs.
  • The union stated the NFL previously indicated it did not plan to review Hurts' medical care.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL Players Association has called for a full investigation into the medical care provided to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The union stated that determining the facts is essential for player protection, following reports that the NFL did not plan to review the care Hurts received.

Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after blood clots were discovered in his lungs. He previously played with a calf blood clot in Week 5 in London before being placed on injured reserve to begin treatment with blood thinners.

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