Goodell welcomes NFLPA review of Hurts medical care

Hurts missed Week 6 with blood clot

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Roger Goodell on the @NFLPA’s request for an investigation into the Jalen Hurts situation: “We welcome that.” https://t. Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league welcomes the NFLPA request for an investigation into Jalen Hurts’ care. The union action follows Hurts seeing a Boston specialist Friday after being ruled out for Week 6 with a blood clot.

Why it matters: The public alignment matters because medical decisions involving a starting quarterback draw joint union-league scrutiny. An investigation outcome could shape protocols for evaluation, clearance and outside consultation.

By the numbers: Hurts completed 294 of 454 passes for 3,224 yards with 25 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 16 games in 2025 with the Eagles, per ESPN. Philadelphia drafted Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 53rd overall, out of Oklahoma.

What to watch: Next steps center on whether the league and union formalize scope and timing for the review. Philadelphia’s quarterback availability remains the on-field watch point.

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@MikeGarafolo 2026-10-21T16:13:07.602443+00:00

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