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NFL·INJURY·October 23, 2026 07:12 AM ET

Jalen Hurts blood clot diagnosis sparks calls to investigate Eagles, NFL medical care

Scrutiny traces the issue to his initial calf injury.

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The timeline of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis has raised questions about how the Eagles and NFL handled his medical Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Questions have emerged over how the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL managed Jalen Hurts' medical care from his initial calf injury through his blood clot diagnosis, per @TheAthletic. Hurts is on injured reserve after weekend imaging revealed blood clots in his lungs, prompting calls for a full investigation into the handling of his condition.

Why it matters: With Hurts sidelined on injured reserve, Philadelphia must navigate the regular season without its starting quarterback during an active losing skid. A formal inquiry into how team and league medical personnel evaluated the calf issue before detecting the lung clots would test NFL player-safety and diagnostic protocols.

What to watch: Watch for whether the league or players' union initiates a formal review into the handling of Hurts' calf evaluation and blood clot diagnosis. Philadelphia will continue adjusting its active quarterback rotation while Hurts remains out of football activities.

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