NFL, Players Association Review Handling of Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Diagnosis
The NFL and NFL Players Association are jointly reviewing the handling of the blood clot diagnosis for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was found to have multiple clots in his lungs.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 26, 2026 —
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are jointly reviewing how the blood clot diagnosis involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was handled. Hurts was found to have multiple clots in his lungs, according to the information provided.
The available details do not say when the diagnosis was made, where it was made, or what events led to the review. They also do not identify which aspects of the handling are being examined or describe any findings by the NFL or the players’ association.
No timetable for the review was provided. The information does not state whether either organization has reached a conclusion, whether any action has been taken, or whether the review is expected to result in a public report. The circumstances surrounding Hurts’ diagnosis and his current condition were not specified.
The review concerns the handling of the diagnosis; the information provided does not establish that either organization has alleged wrongdoing or identified a cause for the clots. It also does not describe any medical decisions or care involved. Further details about the review, including its scope and any eventual outcome, were not included in the summary.
For now, the confirmed information is limited to the joint review and the report that Hurts was found to have multiple clots in his lungs. The NFL and the NFL Players Association are the organizations identified as conducting the review. No statements from either organization, the Eagles, or Hurts were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Kelly Broderick on www.wtxl.com, see more information here.
