NFL Defends Eagles Medical Staff Over Jalen Hurts’ London Appearance
The NFL is defending the Philadelphia Eagles' medical staff regarding quarterback Jalen Hurts playing in a game in London while reportedly dealing with a blood clot.
Chico Redding, CA, October 20, 2026 —
The NFL is defending the Philadelphia Eagles’ medical staff over quarterback Jalen Hurts playing in a game in London while reportedly dealing with a blood clot, according to the information provided in the trend summary.
The summary does not specify when the game took place, which opponent the Eagles faced, or what the NFL said in defense of the staff. It also does not identify the source of the report about Hurts’ health or establish whether the reported blood clot was confirmed. The available information therefore leaves the circumstances surrounding his participation unclear.
No details were provided about the medical staff’s assessment, any discussions involving Hurts, or the basis for the NFL’s position. The summary also does not say whether the league described any review, investigation or other action related to the matter. Without those details, the nature and scope of the defense cannot be further characterized.
The issue, as described, concerns both Hurts’ reported health at the time of the London game and the medical staff’s handling of his participation. The information provided does not explain what medical decisions were made or what factors were considered. It also does not include comments from Hurts, the Eagles or members of the medical staff.
Further specifics—including the date of the game, the source and status of the blood-clot report, and the NFL’s stated reasoning—were not included in the summary. As a result, the available account establishes only that the NFL is defending the Eagles’ medical staff in connection with Hurts playing in London while reportedly dealing with a blood clot.
Story summarized from the original created by By Hannah Keyser, CNN on www.actionnewsnow.com, see more information here.
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