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NFLPA calls for ‘full investigation’ in latest twist to Jalen Hurts blood clot saga

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Arnold, C. (2026, October 21). NFLPA calls for ‘full investigation’ in latest twist to Jalen Hurts blood clot saga. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/nflpa-calls-for-full-investigation-in-latest-twist-to-jalen-hurts-blood-clot-saga/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-21 · by Christian Arnold

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The NFL Players Association has demanded a thorough investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles’ medical care provided to quarterback Jalen Hurts following his diagnosis with a blood clot, which will sideline him for the rest of the season. This demand comes after an NFL press conference where chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills dismissed speculation about external influences on medical decisions as “nonsense.” The league stated previously that it did not intend to review Hurts’ case, contrasting with the players association’s call for a full investigation to ensure player safety and proper care standards.
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The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis, following an investigation request by the union. Dr. Allen Sills initially defended the Eagles' medical staff, but the NFLPA expressed doubt and called for a thorough review under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The investigation has begun with no set timeline for completion, raising questions about the timing of medical screenings during the team's London trip and the protocols followed by the Eagles. Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Commissioner Roger Goodell welcomed the investigation, stating that league protocols were followed appropriately. The review aims to address concerns about the handling of Hurts' medical situation and ensure proper procedures moving forward. ```

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The NFL Players Association is calling on the NFL to conduct a “full investigation” into the Eagles over the medical care the organization provided to quarterback Jalen Hurts, hours after the league held a press conference at its offices in Midtown Manhattan in which the chief medical officer called out “nonsense” surrounding the entire saga.
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🔮 The Eagles’ handling of the situation has drawn plenty of questions since it was revealed that Hurts will miss the remainder of the season and whether Philadelphia allowed Hurts to play in London while injured.
2026-10-21 · New York Post
NFLPA calls for ‘full investigation’ in latest twist to Jalen Hurts blood clot saga · assertive framing

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The NFL Players Association is calling on the NFL to conduct a “full investigation” into the Eagles over the medical care the organization provided to quarterback Jalen Hurts, hours after the league held a press conference at its offices in Midtown Manhattan in which the chief medical officer called out “nonsense” surrounding the entire saga. asserted
officer → call → saga
“The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. asserted
NFLPA → provide → Hurts
In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received,” the players association said in a statement. asserted
association → inform → statement
“Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred. asserted
what → draw → ?
Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward.” asserted
players → determine → care
The Eagles’ handling of the situation has drawn plenty of questions since it was revealed that Hurts will miss the remainder of the season and whether Philadelphia allowed Hurts to play in London while injured. asserted
Hurts → draw → London
During a press conference on Tuesday, Jeff Miller, the NFL’s executive vice president overseeing player health and safety, lambasted the speculation as “considerable and uninformed” and “unfounded.” asserted
Miller → oversee → speculation
Chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills called the idea that external factors played into doctors’ decision to allow Hurts to play “nonsense.” asserted
Hurts → call → decision
“Our first obligation as team physicians is always to the patient,” Sills said. asserted
Sills → say → patient
“Any idea that a team physician is ever being influenced by a coach, a general manager or an owner, it just doesn’t happen. asserted
it → influence → coach
“The notion that there’s external factors that any of our physicians would put a player in harm’s way, that’s nonsense.” asserted
that → ’ → way
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