{
  "id": 16258962,
  "title": "Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Stunned by Jalen Hurts' Medical Situation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/chiefs-rb-kenneth-walker-stunned-by-jalen-hurts-medical-situation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:36:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chiefs-rb-kenneth-walker-stunned-by-jalen-hurts-medical-situation-12613842"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, a severe condition that can be life-threatening. The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that the condition has ended his season and cast uncertainty over his future in football. The situation has drawn significant attention, as Hurts was cleared to play in Week 5 despite an initial discovery of a superficial blood clot in his calf. He played against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11, and flew back to Philadelphia before a follow-up revealed a more serious diagnosis. The NFL has defended its medical decisions, while the NFL Players Association has called for a more thorough investigation into the handling of the situation. Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III, who has personal experience with blood clots, expressed astonishment at the team's decision to fly Hurts back to Philadelphia after the game. Walker, who has had a stellar rookie season with the Chiefs, now faces a crucial game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.",
  "summary": "Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker reacts to Jalen Hurts' scary blood clot diagnosis, offering perspective from his own experience.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jalen Hurts diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli.",
    "Hurts' season ended due to severe medical condition.",
    "Kenneth Walker III stunned by Eagles' decision to fly Hurts back."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The severity of Jalen Hurts' diagnosis places the league's medical clearance protocols under intense scrutiny as players and unions demand accountability for how potentially life-threatening conditions are managed.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}