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Roger Goodell responds to NFLPA’s call for investigation into Hurts matter

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday responded to the NFL Players Association’s call for a “full investigation” into the medical care provided to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.“We welcome that,” Goodell said to reporters in New York at fall league meetings.…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:10 PM
Roger Goodell responds to NFLPA’s call for investigation into Hurts matter
Key Things to Know
  • Roger Goodell stated the NFL welcomes the NFLPA's call for an investigation into Jalen Hurts' medical care.
  • The NFL Players Association demanded a full investigation after learning about Hurts' medical treatment.
  • Hurts played against the Jaguars after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot that later worsened.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated Wednesday that the league welcomes the NFLPA's call for a full investigation into Jalen Hurts' medical care. Goodell defended the existing medical evaluations and protocols, affirming that the league's chief medical officer reviewed the processes followed by the Philadelphia Eagles' medical staff.

Hurts was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot on October 10 in London and played the following day. The clot later developed into deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs, leaving Hurts expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

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