NFL Commissioner Addresses Investigation into Jalen Hurts' Medical Treatment

During league meetings in New York, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell responded to the NFL Players Association's request for an investigation into the medical treatment of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was cleared to play despite having blood clots.

Goodell stated that Dr. Allen Sills, the league's chief medical officer, reviewed the Eagles' medical protocols and the evaluations conducted in London prior to Hurts' participation in a game against the Jaguars. Sills characterized the Eagles' decision-making process as appropriately cautious.

Hurts, who has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, was placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The NFL Players Association expressed the need for a thorough investigation into the situation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the facts surrounding Hurts' medical care.