Jalen Hurts is officially out for the rest of the NFL season. Doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs, a severe health issue that puts the entire Philadelphia Eagles’ year in question. This bombshell news comes just days after NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson went on air, effectively implying Hurts was using a minor injury as an excuse to step away from a struggling team. Robinson has since offered a sincere apology for his “unfounded” speculation, but the damage, both to Hurts’ reputation and the Eagles’ season, is already done.
Robinson Eats His Words After Unfounded Hurts Speculation
It all started last Thursday, October 15, when Michael Robinson, a retired San Francisco 49ers running back, offered some absolutely wild “analysis” on NFL Network. He basically suggested that the Eagles were trying to pin their frustrating season on Jalen Hurts, and if he were Hurts or in his camp, he’d be saying, “Well, if everybody’s hurt, I’m hurt, too.” Talk about a take that aged poorly. Robinson openly implied Hurts was trying to take himself out of the conversation so the season’s struggles “doesn’t look like it’s on” the quarterback. Yikes.
Fast forward to Monday, October 19, and the truth came out. Robinson was quick to get on X, writing, “I want to sincerely apologize to Jalen Hurts, his family, the Philadelphia Eagles organization and fan base for my comments last Thursday.” He followed that up with an on-air apology later that day, admitting his comments were “unfounded” and he “never should’ve speculated on a health issue of a player nor his commitment to his team.” It’s a good thing he apologized, because the reality of Hurts’ situation is far worse than any excuse.
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Hurts’ Season Is Over
This isn’t some superficial injury. Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, confirmed the serious health battle he’s facing. What was initially announced as a “superficial blood clot” has escalated dramatically. The current diagnosis is deep vein thrombosis, along with bilateral pulmonary emboli. Yeah, that means multiple blood clots in his lungs. Hurts is reportedly stable with no significant functional limitations, which is a huge relief, but he’ll need blood thinners and absolutely cannot participate in any contact activities, including football. That’s it for his season, just like that.
The scary part? Medical staff first identified a blood clot *before* the Eagles’ game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11. Hurts was cleared to play, then cleared to make the eight-hour flight back to Philadelphia with the team. Just days later, that clot had moved from his calf, resulting in the multiple lung clots that have ended his year. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, 45, defended the team’s medical handling, stating, “The health of our players is always at the forefront of our minds… we always, always care deeply about our players.” He stressed their focus on player well-being.
Now, the Eagles have to navigate the rest of this frustrating season without their star QB, and Robinson has a tough lesson learned. This is a brutal blow for Philadelphia and a stark reminder that sometimes, the real story is much more serious than any hot take.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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