What happened: Mike Silver published a column at The Athletic on Jalen Hurts' blood-clot absence and the league's response. Hurts was ruled out for Week 6 on Friday with a blood clot. The column is available free to read.

Why it matters: Hurts is Philadelphia's quarterback during the 2026 regular season, keeping availability central to the team. The NFL cleared the Eagles in its protocol review on Oct. 20, leaving communication around the case under scrutiny. Public disagreement over the handling has continued since the Week 6 absence.

What to watch: Further updates on Hurts' status and any additional response will determine how the matter proceeds.