{
  "id": 15823696,
  "title": "NFLPA calls for an investigation into how Jalen Hurts’ blood clots were handled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nflpa-calls-for-an-investigation-into-how-jalen-hurts-blood-clots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T00:12:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nflpa-calls-investigation-jalen-hurts-001239360.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is demanding a \"full investigation\" into the medical care provided to quarterback Jalen Hurts by the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the source, Hurts played for the Eagles in a Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, following a diagnosis of superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf. However, he was later ruled out for the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers and was subsequently treated for deep vein thrombosis, bilateral pulmonary emboli, and given blood thinners. It is believed that Hurts will miss the remainder of the season.\n\nWhen questioned about how Hurts was medically treated in London, league officials expressed confidence in the handling of the situation, stating that no player would be placed in harm's way by the team's physicians. The NFL also stated that the team did not violate league policy and would not take disciplinary action against the Eagles.\n\nThe NFLPA, however, remains unconvinced with the league's assessment and has issued a statement calling for a comprehensive investigation. The union claims that they are unaware of any NFL investigation into Hurts' medical care and that the league had previously informed them that no review of his treatment was planned. The NFLPA emphasizes the importance of determining the facts surrounding this incident in order to ensure that players receive the highest level of care and protection in the future.",
  "summary": "The NFLPA wants a ‘full investigation’ into the Jalen Hurts medical situation",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Eagles coach dodges questions about Jalen Hurts controversy: ‘I’m not a medical expert’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/eagles-coach-dodges-questions-about-jalen-hurts-controversy-im-not-a",
        "published": "2026-10-19T22:50:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Eagles Called Out for How They Handled QB Jalen Hurts’ Medical Condition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/eagles-called-out-for-how-they-handled-qb-jalen-hurts-medical",
        "published": "2026-10-20T01:13:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Eagles quarterback Hurts set to miss rest of season due to blood clots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/eagles-quarterback-hurts-set-to-miss-rest-of-season-due-to-blood-clots",
        "published": "2026-10-20T01:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "NFL, Eagles Defend Handling of Jalen Hurts’s Blood Clots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/nfl-eagles-defend-handling-of-jalen-hurtss-blood-clots",
        "published": "2026-10-20T20:07:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Blood clots have halted Jalen Hurts's NFL season. They've also been a problem for other sports stars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/blood-clots-have-halted-jalen-hurtss-nfl-season-theyve-also-been-a",
        "published": "2026-10-20T22:41:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "NFLPA calls for an investigation into how Jalen Hurts’ blood clots were handled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nflpa-calls-for-an-investigation-into-how-jalen-hurts-blood-clots-15824224",
        "published": "2026-10-21T00:12:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}