NFL, Players’ Union Review Handling of Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Diagnosis
The NFL and its players' union are jointly reviewing how Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis was handled, following a call for investigation by the NFLPA.
Panama City, FL, October 25, 2026 —
The NFL and its players’ union are jointly reviewing how Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis was handled, after the NFL Players Association called for an investigation, according to the information provided.
The review concerns the handling of the diagnosis. No further details were provided about what prompted the NFLPA’s request, when the call was made, or what events are being examined. The information also does not identify who is conducting the joint review or describe its scope, process or expected timeline.
Hurts’ team, the location and date of the diagnosis, and any medical or employment decisions connected to it were not specified. No details were provided about Hurts’ current health, whether he has commented, or whether the review has reached any findings.
The NFLPA’s call for an investigation and the NFL and union’s joint review are the reported developments. The information available does not establish whether the review is a formal investigation, whether it will result in a public report, or whether any action has been taken. It also does not state that wrongdoing occurred.
Further information about the review, including its purpose and any conclusions, was not included in the summary. Until those details are available, the circumstances surrounding the handling of Hurts’ diagnosis remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.
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