NFL Defends Eagles’ Handling of Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots
The NFL has defended the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, while the NFL Players Association has called for an investigation into the situation. The Eagles will not face discipline.
Terre Haute, IN, October 20, 2026 —
The NFL has defended the Philadelphia Eagles’ handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, while the NFL Players Association has called for an investigation into the situation. The Eagles will not face discipline, according to the information available.
The summary of the matter does not specify what the league said in defense of the team, what prompted the players’ union to seek an investigation, or what issues the inquiry is expected to examine. It also does not provide a timeline for the events or identify when the league made its decision about discipline.
Hurts is identified as the Eagles’ quarterback, and the situation concerns blood clots. No further medical details are provided. The available information does not describe how the condition was identified, what steps the team took, or whether Hurts’ health status has changed.
The outcome currently stated is that Philadelphia will not face discipline. The information does not explain the basis for that decision or say whether the NFL Players Association’s call for an investigation could lead to further action. The union’s request and the league’s defense are the only positions described; no statements from Hurts, the Eagles or individual league or union representatives are provided.
Further details about the investigation, the league’s response to the union’s request and the circumstances surrounding the team’s handling of the matter were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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