The NFL and the NFL Players Association have announced a joint review into why quarterback Jalen Hurts was allowed to play in London. Hurts was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and later tests showed the clots were more serious. He will miss the rest of the season. The players' association has called for a full investigation before any conclusions are drawn. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league's medical protocols were incredibly good in this case.
The NFL will not punish the Eagles for their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot, according to The Athletic. The league found the situation was handled appropriately, including the decision to let Hurts play against the Jaguars. A report claiming Hurts stayed awake for 36 hours because of the diagnosis was described as inaccurate. NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills said no doctors take orders from coaches or management when treating patients. Coach Nick Sirianni said the team's medical staff deeply cares about its players.
The Eagles have said Jalen Hurts' blood clots are more serious than first thought, with ESPN reporting he is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial clot in his calf and still played against Jacksonville in London, but further testing revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Before that update, NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson suggested Hurts was stepping back to avoid blame for a losing season, comments that drew sharp criticism from fans.
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Andy Dalton has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after declining an attempt by the Philadelphia Eagles to re-sign him. The Eagles released Dalton earlier in the month. Dalton will back up Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta. Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clot issues, leaving Tanner McKee as Philadelphia's starting quarterback. The Eagles could look for more quarterback depth.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season after doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs. Hurts was first diagnosed with a superficial clot in his calf before further testing revealed a more serious condition. The team and his agent say he is expected to make a full recovery with no long-term effects. Hurts will take blood thinners and cannot take part in contact activities. Treatment will take at least three months.
