League Responds to Inquiry Over Hurts
The NFL has revealed details about its upcoming review into how Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was treated for blood clots. The update comes after U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell requesting information about the situation and league safety guidelines.
NFL executive Jeff Miller stated that independent medical experts agreed upon by both the league and the NFL Players Association will examine the case. These experts will share their findings and recommendations with both sides. Miller added that the NFL has tracked player blood clot data every season for at least a decade through a medical subcommittee.
How the Medical Issue Unfolded
Hurts, who is 28 years old, is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. His medical issues began in London before a Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he was first diagnosed with a superficial blood clot.
The quarterback still played in that game and traveled back home with the Philadelphia Eagles. He practiced fully the following Wednesday. However, an ultrasound performed that evening revealed the blood clot had moved. The team placed Hurts on injured reserve on October 17. Two days later, his agent Nicole Lynn and the Eagles confirmed he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
Rules and Next Steps for the Review
Hurts is currently taking blood thinners. This medication prevents him from taking part in contact activities, including playing football. The team confirmed he remains clinically stable with no major functional limits.
The formal joint review between the league and the players union has not officially started because both parties are still setting the parameters. Under their collective bargaining agreement, neutral doctors must deliver a written report within 60 days once they are chosen. Both the NFL and the union must act on any recommendations made to fix potential issues.
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