Goodell Says NFL Welcomes Investigation Into Eagles’ Handling of Hurts’ Blood Clots
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' management of Jalen Hurts' blood clots, prompted by a request from the NFL Players Association.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 21, 2026 —
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles’ management of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. The investigation was prompted by a request from the NFL Players Association, according to the information provided.
The announcement identifies the subject of the inquiry as the Eagles’ handling of Hurts’ blood clots, but provides no further details about the medical situation or the decisions under review. It also does not specify who will conduct the investigation, when it may begin, how long it could take or whether any findings have been issued.
The available information does not say what prompted the players’ association to request an investigation, or describe the specific concerns raised in its request. It does not provide details about the team’s management of the condition, including any medical evaluations, communications or treatment decisions. No conclusions about the Eagles’ conduct or the handling of Hurts’ health are reported.
Goodell’s statement, as summarized, indicates the league’s position toward the requested investigation: it welcomes one. It does not establish that the league has opened a formal inquiry or outline any steps that may follow. The information provided also does not include a direct quotation from Goodell or representatives of the players’ association or the Eagles.
The contractor or other person responsible for conducting the investigation, any timetable, and the scope of the review were not provided. No findings, disciplinary measures or other outcomes were reported. Further details about the request and the league’s response are not available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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