Sports · October 21, 2026
Eagles will not be punished for how team handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots situation, NFLPA responds
The NFL has announced that the Philadelphia Eagles will not face discipline regarding their medical handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was recently diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after playing in London. While the league’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, and other executives have defended the team's medical process and criticized 'uninformed speculation' about the care provided, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has countered by demanding a full investigation into the matter. Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to blood clots.
- The NFL stated it will not punish the Philadelphia Eagles for their handling of the situation.
- Hurts played in a Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London after being cleared for a superficial blood clot.
- The diagnosis was later updated to deep vein thrombosis in his left leg.
- NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the team physicians and the medical process.
Reported by only some outlets
- The NFL was in contact with the Cleveland Clinic in London during Hurts' treatment.
- Hurts did not have an injury designation prior to the London game.
- Dr. Allen Sills explicitly denied that team physicians were influenced by coaches or general managers.
Confirmed
- Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots.
- The NFL has cleared the Eagles of wrongdoing in their medical handling.
- The NFLPA has officially called for a full investigation.
Reported
- The league concluded the clearance process for the London game was handled appropriately. (The Athletic (via CBS Sports))
- Team physicians original diagnosis was modified to deep vein thrombosis in the left leg. (New York Post)
Rumor
- External factors, such as pressure from coaches or GMs, influenced medical decisions. (Speculated by unnamed critics, denied by Dr. Allen Sills)
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