Hurts is out for the remainder of the 2026 season following a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The controversy centers on a London game where Hurts was cleared to play despite spending the prior night in a hospital and being advised to avoid sleep for about 36 hours to prevent a blood clot from migrating. While his agent, Nicole Lynn, expects a full recovery via blood thinners, critics have pointed to a $43.5M negligence verdict previously awarded to former Eagles captain Chris Maragos over his medical care.
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NFLPA Demands Probe Into Hurts Medical Care After NFL Declines Review
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The players union is calling for a factual inquiry into the medical treatment of Jalen Hurts to ensure player safety standards were maintained by the Philadelphia Eagles. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) stated it is unaware of any existing league investigation and that the NFL previously informed the union it did not intend to review how the team managed the quarterback's care. This comes after reports that the NFL had already concluded the team acted appropriately.
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