Dak Prescott urges NFL players to prioritize health after Hurts' diagnosis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Following Jalen Hurts' diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and blood clots, Dak Prescott addressed NFL players on October 20, urging them to prioritize health concerns. Hurts was placed on injured reserve on October 17 and is expected to miss the entire season. Prescott highlighted the importance of communication with medical staff and encouraged players to report any symptoms, regardless of their perceived severity. Hurts initially sought treatment after a calf injury and was cleared to play before a follow-up imaging revealed complications. Tanner McKee leads the Eagles' offense in Hurts' absence.
- •Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots and out for the season.
- •Dak Prescott addressed NFL players about health communication.
- •Hurts was placed on injured reserve and missed a minimum of four games.
- •Tanner McKee started as quarterback for the Eagles against Carolina.
- •Prescott emphasized trusting medical staff for health concerns.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott shares message with NFL players following Jalen Hurts’ diagnosis
"Jamie Lamor Thompson/Shutterstock.com Dak Prescott urges NFL players to prioritize their health Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott encouraged athletes to report health concerns when he addressed Jalen Hurts’s initial blood-clot diagnosis on October 15. The Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve on October 17. On October 19, the team and his agent disclosed deep vein…
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