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NFL upset with Eagles over handling of Jalen Hurts injury situation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

NFL upset with Eagles over handling of Jalen Hurts injury situation

Summary

The NFL has expressed anger towards the Philadelphia Eagles regarding their communication about quarterback Jalen Hurts' health after he was diagnosed with blood clots. Despite the league clearing the Eagles’ medical decisions, dissatisfaction remains over the team’s lack of public explanations following the serious diagnosis. After being cleated on October 4, Hurts played with a superficial clot before being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. The Eagles have placed Hurts on injured reserve, and he is expected to miss the rest of the season. The NFL and the NFL Players Association are set to review the handling of the situation, as the Eagles have faced backlash over their statements and lack of transparency.

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Status Watch

•Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots following an injury on October 4.
•Hurts played against the Jaguars in London despite health issues.
•Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve; he may miss the rest of the season.
•NFL satisfied with medical handling but unhappy with public communication.
•NFLPA demands full investigation into the Eagles' management of the situation.

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4:21 PMYahoo Sports — NFL reportedly ‘furious’ with Eagles over Jalen Hurts situation

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Eagles have faced plenty of questions over the past few weeks about their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. And while the NFL has already cleared the team’s medical decisions, it reportedly isn’t happy with how the Eagles have handled everything since. According to a new report, the league is “furious” with…
— Yahoo Sports

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