The NFL Players Association just dropped a bomb, formally calling for a “full investigation” into the whole Jalen Hurts situation. This isn’t just a rumor mill buzz, either: The union issued a statement Tuesday night demanding answers on how Hurts traveled to London with a blood clot in his leg, played an entire game with it, and then traveled back to Philadelphia still dealing with the clot.
The League Said It Was “Handled Appropriately,” But the Players Aren’t Buying It
This whole thing feels wild. The NFL and the Eagles probably want this story to just disappear, but the NFLPA isn’t letting that happen. What’s crazier is the league apparently informed the union earlier that they had no plans to even look into the medical care Hurts received. Their quick conclusion? Everything “was handled appropriately” by the team. Seriously? When it usually takes a couple of weeks to resolve a concussion protocol investigation, a situation like this getting a rubber stamp so fast just feels off.
The NFLPA Demands Answers For Player Safety
The union is crystal clear: “The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts.” They’re not just complaining, though. Their statement emphasizes, “Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred.” This isn’t about one player, it’s about setting a standard. As the NFLPA said, “Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward.” Everything about the league’s quick dismissal of this screams a desire to just close the book, and the players clearly aren’t going to let that slide.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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