Jalen Hurts is officially out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, but get this: his own camp reportedly thinks Eagles GM Howie Roseman has been “exceptional” throughout the whole process. That’s a wild twist in a story that’s already got everyone in the league talking.
The ‘Exceptional’ Handling of a Star QB’s Health?
So, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Hurts’ team feels Roseman has been “exceptional” through all this. A source even added that Roseman was “extremely hands on,” and get this, “worried about Jalen’s health more than anything else.” That’s high praise, especially given the grim news. Hurts was ruled out on Monday, and the Eagles, along with Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn, confirmed the blood clots in his lungs. This wasn’t some minor bump, the dude’s out for the season. And it gets crazier. He actually played in the Eagles’ Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London with a *superficial* blood clot in his calf. That earlier clot developed after he was cleated the previous week against the Los Angeles Rams. Playing with a blood clot? That’s just gnarly.
NFLPA Demands a ‘Full Investigation’ While the League Shrugs
The timing of the Eagles’ announcement about Hurts’ diagnosis has definitely raised some eyebrows. Folks are scrutinizing how the organization handled the whole thing, and honestly, you can see why. Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reported the NFL won’t discipline the Eagles after their own investigation. But hold up, the NFL Players Association is NOT having it. The NFLPA fired back with a statement asking for a “full investigation” into Hurts’ medical care. And here’s the kicker: the NFLPA straight up said they weren’t even “aware” of any NFL investigation, and the league “previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care (Hurts) received.” Seriously? That’s a massive disconnect and a huge problem.
Philly’s Season Goes Sideways
On the field, the Eagles are feeling this hard. Hurts appeared in just five games this season, putting up 933 yards, eight touchdowns, and completing 57.8 percent of his attempts. Not bad numbers for five games, but he’s gone now. And the team? Philly started 2-0, looking good. But since then, they’ve dropped four straight games. That’s their longest losing streak since 2020. With their star QB sidelined for the entire rest of the season with a serious medical condition, and the NFLPA calling out the league, the Eagles are in a deep hole.
So, what’s next for the Eagles? They’re sitting on a four-game skid, their QB is out, and there’s a full-blown medical controversy brewing between the NFL and the players’ union. It’s a mess, and it leaves you wondering if that “exceptional” praise from Hurts’ camp is going to stand the test of time as this story unfolds. Keep an eye on the NFLPA’s next move; this could get even uglier.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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