Mad Dog Russo criticizes NFL's handling of Jalen Hurts' health situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

During an episode of 'First Take,' Chris Russo criticized the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles regarding the handling of Jalen Hurts' medical condition, specifically after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli. Russo questioned the league's commitment to player safety and expressed disappointment that Eagles coach Nick Sirianni had to field media questions without a medical professional present. Hurts had previously traveled to London for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf, which later escalated to a more serious condition, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. The controversy reflects ongoing concerns about player safety protocols in the NFL.
- •Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli.
- •Mad Dog Russo criticized NFL's player safety commitment on 'First Take'.
- •Eagles coach Nick Sirianni faced media questions about Hurts' health.
- •Hurts previously flown to London despite initial blood clot diagnosis.
- •He is ruled out for the remainder of the season.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mad Dog Russo blasts NFL over Jalen Hurts situation, putting ESPN in a tricky spot cc
"The ESPN personality criticized the NFL and Eagles on “First Take,” questioning the league's commitment to player safety following Hurts' diagnosis.
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