{
  "id": 15824224,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T00:12:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1133115/nflpa-jalen-hurts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has called for a \"full investigation\" into how the NFL and Philadelphia Eagles managed the medical care of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts had been diagnosed with superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf and was later found to have deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, necessitating blood thinners. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.\n\nThe league's chief medical officer, Allen Sills, defended the treatment of Hurts, stating that there were no external factors that would put the player in harm's way. Additionally, the league declared that the Eagles did not violate any league policy and would not face punishment for Hurts' medical situation.\n\nHowever, the NFLPA remains unsatisfied with the league's assessment and stated that they are unaware of any NFL investigation into Hurts' medical care. The union emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation to ensure that players receive the highest level of care and protection in the future.",
  "summary": "The NFL Players Association is calling for a “full investigation” into how the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles handled the medical care of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts played for the Eagles in the team’s Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, after being diagnosed with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf. […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}