Man, you gotta feel for Jalen Hurts. What started as a cleat to the calf against the Rams on October 4th turned into a life-threatening situation with blood clots, and now the NFL and NFLPA are launching a full-blown joint investigation into how it all went down. This isn’t just about a player missing games anymore, it’s about player safety at the absolute highest level.
From Calf Knock to London Scare
Things got seriously real for the Super Bowl LIX MVP leading up to the Eagles’ Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars in London. After that initial calf injury, Hurts underwent a medical evaluation, and doctors found blood clots. FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer spilled the details on “FOX NFL Sunday,” explaining that on October 10th, Hurts was seen at the Cleveland Clinic in London, a spot even approved by the NFL and NFLPA together. They found a “superficial” blood clot, specifically left calf superficial vein thrombosis. And get this: they cleared him to play, they cleared him to travel, even with that diagnosis. Crazy, right?
A Life Issue, Not Just a Player Issue
But here’s where it goes from concerning to straight-up terrifying. Glazer revealed that just days later, on Wednesday, the Eagles ran another scan. That’s when they discovered the blood clot had traveled. Yikes. Then, by Friday, after yet another opinion from a doctor in Boston, the worst news hit: the blood clot had spread to his lungs, causing multiple pulmonary embolisms. This is exactly what Glazer emphasized, saying, “At that point, this is not a player issue, this is a life issue, a real life issue for Jalen Hurts. We got to make sure he is good, no matter what.” You can’t argue with that. This is about a human being’s health.
NFL and NFLPA Say Enough Is Enough
Given the gravity of this situation and the crazy timeline leading up to Hurts playing in London, it’s no surprise that the league and the players’ association are stepping in. Glazer confirmed that the NFL and NFLPA, together, are launching a formal joint investigation. This is huge, because they “normally don’t do” a joint probe like this. They’re not just looking to point fingers, they want to know if anything was handled inappropriately, sure, but also to seriously ask, “Did we all handle this the right way, and could we do better in the future for players who go through the same thing?” It’s a critical question, and frankly, it’s one every single fan in the league should want answered. Player safety has to be paramount, always.
This whole Jalen Hurts situation is a stark reminder that these athletes put their bodies on the line every single snap, and their health must always come first. This joint investigation by the NFL and NFLPA is a major step toward ensuring that players like Hurts get the absolute best care and that protocols are in place to prevent a life-threatening scare from happening again. We’re all rooting for Hurts’ full recovery, and hoping this investigation leads to real, lasting change for player safety across the league.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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