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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 17, 2026 12:44 AM ET

RGIII pushes back on Michael Robinson's claim that Jalen Hurts sat out to avoid blame

Hurts was ruled out for Week 6 on Friday with a blood clot

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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THIS IS RIDICULOUS. The negative narratives around Jalen Hurts have to stop. Michael Robinson is accusing Jalen Hurts Via @RGIII on X

What happened: RGIII called for an end to negative narratives surrounding Jalen Hurts after Michael Robinson accused the quarterback of sitting out voluntarily. Robinson alleged that Hurts used injuries across the roster as an excuse to pull himself from the lineup and avoid responsibility.

Why it matters: The dispute escalates ongoing media scrutiny around Hurts and his offensive transition by questioning his competitiveness and medical status. The criticism drew immediate pushback given that Hurts was officially ruled out for Monday night's Week 6 matchup with a blood clot.

What to watch: Hurts remains sidelined for Monday night's Week 6 game while undergoing treatment for the blood clot.

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