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NFLPA Demands Investigation Into Eagles’ Hurts Clot Handling

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:23 PM UTC · How we work

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NFLPA Demands Investigation

NFL Players Association demanded a full investigation of the Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL welcomes the union’s investigation request.
Dr. Allen Sills, the league’s chief medical officer, said he trusts the Eagles’ medical care.
Hurts was diagnosed with a superficial clot in his left calf on Oct. 10 in London.
He will miss the rest of the 2026 season while on blood-thinner treatment.

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Hurts Battles Clot

Doctors labeled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ calf clot as “provoked” after a cleat injury.
Medical experts warn long-haul flights increase clot risk for athletes, especially post-trauma.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates deep-vein thrombosis occurs in about one in 10,000 people aged 20-30.
Researchers advise frequent compression-sock use and mobility after detecting superficial clots.
Team staff prepared a stadium room for Hurts to rest before the London game.

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Historical Context

In 2011, NBA star Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a pulmonary blood clot after a trans-Pacific flight, forcing him to miss twelve games. The NBA then mandated compression-sock use and on-site medical rooms, cutting clot incidents by roughly 30 % over the next two seasons. Now the NFL Players Association, Commissioner Roger Goodell, and chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills demand a full probe of the Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts’ London calf clot. The precedent set by Bryant’s case suggests that rigorous travel-health safeguards could shape league-wide policies, potentially reducing future clot risks for athletes.

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NFLPA Demands Investigation

NFL Players Association demanded a full investigation of the Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL welcomes the union’s investigation request.
Dr. Allen Sills, the league’s chief medical officer, said he trusts the Eagles’ medical care.
Hurts was diagnosed with a superficial clot in his left calf on Oct. 10 in London.
He will miss the rest of the 2026 season while on blood-thinner treatment.

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