What happened: The players union asked for an examination of Philadelphia's handling of Jalen Hurts' calf blood clot. Goodell said Wednesday the league welcomes that examination as Hurts begins an injured-reserve stint of at least four weeks.

Why it matters: Philadelphia loses its starting quarterback for at least a month during the 2026 regular season. Hurts started all 16 games in 2025, throwing 25 touchdowns against six interceptions.

What to watch: The handling of Hurts' clot now faces league and union scrutiny. Philadelphia plays on without Hurts until he is eligible to return from injured reserve.