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NFL·INJURY·October 25, 2026 08:41 AM ET

NFL, NFLPA to jointly review Jalen Hurts' medical care

Hurts is on injured reserve with blood clots in his lungs.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 44m1 min read
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A joint statement from the NFL and the NFLPA on Jalen Hurts: “The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together t Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The union had called for a full review of Hurts' care after saying the league previously told it no review was planned. League officials had publicly defended the medical decisions.

Why it matters: Hurts played Oct. 11 after doctors detected a blood clot in his calf. He is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.

What to watch: The next development is whether the league and union release findings from their review.

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