# Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-hurts-played-with-blood-clot-and-what-it-means-for-nfl/
- Published: 2026-10-28T06:49:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T07:54:45+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/articles/cm0qk37933nno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Sport, Travel

## Key points

- Hurts played in London after a calf clot diagnosis.
- Later scans found clots in both lungs.
- The NFL and players’ union are reviewing his care.

## Summary

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on 11 October, hours after a scan found a blood clot in his calf. Further tests later found multiple clots in both lungs, a potentially life-threatening condition, and he is expected to miss the rest of the season while receiving treatment. The case has raised questions about how the NFL and team medical staff assess unusual health risks, particularly during international games.

Hurts first reported a problem on 8 October, after another player had stepped on his calf during a game. An ultrasound at London’s Cleveland Clinic on 10 October found a superficial clot, and he was cleared to play and fly home, with a follow-up scan advised within 72 hours. That scan on 14 October showed the clot had moved; tests on 19 October confirmed deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli. The NFL said it had no protocol for this situation, while the league and players’ union have since agreed to review his care.

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