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NFL·INJURY·October 20, 2026 02:34 PM ET

Breer: Doctors dispute sleep link in Jalen Hurts clot case

Hurts landed on IR after Week 6 ruling

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read
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Perhaps the biggest disconnect on the Jalen Hurts situation—the question of sleep. No doctor I’ve talked to has said he Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: Breer said he asked multiple doctors about Hurts on injured reserve with a blood clot. None would advise against sleep for a superficial clot, and some called the suggestion nonsensical.

Why it matters: Philadelphia is operating without Hurts after the Week 6 ruling placed him on injured reserve. Conflicting explanations for the absence increase scrutiny on team communication.

What to watch: Upcoming practice participation and injury designations will show who takes first-team reps.

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