NFL, NFLPA Working Together to Review Eagles' Handling of Jalen Hurts' Blood Clots

The NFL and NFLPA are working together to review the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of QB Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis.

The NFL and players' union released a joint statement on Sunday saying they are looking into it after the NFLPA called for an investigation earlier in the week.

Hurts, who played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London despite getting little sleep and having a superficial blood clot in his calf, will miss the rest of the 2026 season. 

The 28-year-old Hurts is clinically stable and his treatment requires blood thinners. He can’t play football while on blood thinners.

Nicole Lynn, Hurts’ agent, and the Eagles said in a statement that Hurts’ diagnosis is deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The latter condition indicates blood clots in the lungs. During treatment, Hurts will remain around the team and work on his conditioning.

Hurts requested treatment for a calf injury he suffered after being “cleated” during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 4. On October 10 in London, the Eagles diagnosed Hurts with superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf. He was cleared to play in the game, which makes no sense. 

Hurts underwent an ultrasound after the Jaguars game and movement was found in the blood clot. The Eagles ruled out Hurts for their game against the Carolina Panthers and now the star will miss the rest of the 2026 season. 

Hurts put up 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 107 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown this season. He completed 57.8% of his passes. 

Hurts entered this season with 17,891 passing yards, 110 passing touchdowns, 3,554 rushing yards and 63 rushing touchdowns in his career. He's made the Pro Bowl three times and won Super Bowl LIX MVP with Brown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Eagles signed Hurts to a five-year, $255 million extension in April 2023. However, there is little guaranteed money left on Hurts' deal after the 2026 season.

A talented runner and thrower, Hurts finished the 2025 season with 3,224 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 421 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. He completed 64.8% of his passes.

The Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys tonight on Monday Night Football. Tanner McKee will start at QB again. 

The hope is that Hurts recovers from this serious blood clot diagnosis and returns to the NFL next season. He's one of the best players and people in football.