NFLPA Calls for 'Full Investigation' Into Medical Care Provided to Eagles' Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs. 

The NFL Players Association issued a statement Tuesday night calling for a "full investigation" into the medical care provided to Hurts, who played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London despite getting little sleep and having a superficial blood clot in his calf. 

"The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received," the statement read. "Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred. Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward."

Hurts, 28, is clinically stable and his treatment requires blood thinners. He can’t play football while on blood thinners and is expected to return upon the conclusion of his treatment.

Nicole Lynn, Hurts’ agent, and the Eagles said in a statement Monday that Hurts’ diagnosis is deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The latter condition indicates blood clots in the lungs. Hurts has remained under evaluation in recent days. During treatment, he 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.

Hurts underwent an ultrasound last Wednesday. Movement was found in the blood clot. On Friday, the Eagles ruled out Hurts for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

Hurts has 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 107 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown this season. He's completing 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 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.