NFLPA calls for investigation into Jalen Hurts' medical care
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The NFL Players Association has requested a full investigation regarding Jalen Hurts' medical care following his travel to London with a blood clot in his leg. The NFLPA highlighted that it was not informed of any ongoing NFL investigation into the situation, which involved Hurts playing with this health issue and returning to Philadelphia under similar circumstances. Concerns were raised about the NFL's quick conclusion that the situation was handled appropriately by the team. The NFLPA emphasized the importance of determining the facts to ensure proper player care in the future.
- •NFLPA issued a statement on October 20 concerning Hurts' medical care.
- •Hurts traveled and played with a blood clot in his leg.
- •NFLPA is unaware of any NFL investigation into the situation.
- •NFL previously indicated no plans to review the care Hurts received.
- •The NFLPA stresses the need for facts to improve player care.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — NFLPA calls for full investigation into Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘There must be a full investigation’: Players union refuses to move on from Jalen Hurts situation
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — NFLPA calls for NFL to conduct full investigation into medical care provided to Jalen Hurts
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — NFLPA calls for an investigation into how Jalen Hurts’ blood clots were handled
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — NFLPA calls for "full investigation" into Jalen Hurts situation
"The Philadelphia Eagles have faced plenty of questions over how they handled star quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot, which went undisclosed as he traveled to London, played against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and flew back home. The NFL appears ready to move on from the situation, but the players’ union isn’t. On Tuesday night, the NFL…
"The NFLPA called for a full investigation into Jalen Hurts’ medical care after the NFL backed the Eagles’ handling of his blood clots
"Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis and multiple pulmonary emboli.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:35 AMNFLPA calls for full investigation into Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts
The NFLPA called for a full investigation into Jalen Hurts’ medical care after the NFL backed the Eagles’ handling of his blood clots
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:21 AM‘There must be a full investigation’: Players union refuses to move on from Jalen Hurts situation
The Philadelphia Eagles have faced plenty of questions over how they handled star quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot, which went undisclosed as he traveled to London, played against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and flew back home. The NFL appears ready to move on from the situation, but the players’ union isn’t. On Tuesday night, the NFL…
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:15 AMNFLPA calls for NFL to conduct full investigation into medical care provided to Jalen Hurts
Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis and multiple pulmonary emboli.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:12 AMNFLPA calls for an investigation into how Jalen Hurts’ blood clots were handled
The NFLPA wants a ‘full investigation’ into the Jalen Hurts medical situation
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:02 AMNFLPA calls for "full investigation" into Jalen Hurts situation
Union issues statement regarding the NFL's handling of the case.
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