Jalen Hurts out for season after lung blood clots — SkimNews
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- Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli after initial calf clot detection, ending his season and requiring anticoagulation treatment
- NFL concluded its review and stated the process clearing Hurts to play in Week 5 was handled appropriately, citing strong medical protocols
- NFLPA called for an independent investigation, stating it was not aware of any league review and emphasizing the need to ensure player safety and care standards
- Saquon Barkley criticized public attempts to frame the situation as a conflict between Hurts and the Eagles, calling it unfair and emphasizing support for his teammate
- Jalen Hurts' agent Nicole Lynn and the Eagles issued a joint statement confirming Hurts' prognosis is very good, with expectations of a full recovery and no long-term effects
Why it matters: The NFLPA’s push for an investigation despite the league’s clearance creates tension over player safety accountability, putting medical transparency under scrutiny at a time when protocols are being questioned by the union itself, not just external observers.
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