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Adam Schefter on Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts: ‘What did they mishandle?’

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing mounting scrutiny over their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ recent health issues, which have escalated from a calf injury to a season-ending diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs. Initially, Hurts was cleared to play in London despite having active superficial blood clots in his calf, per medical reports, and was later allowed to return to the U.S.

after the game despite the condition. Within days, further tests revealed clots had traveled to his lungs, forcing his indefinite sideline and effectively ending his 2026 season.

The situation has raised questions about whether the team misrepresented the severity of his injury or failed to act appropriately, with NFL insiders like Adam Schefter questioning what penalties—if any—could follow if league investigators determine the Eagles mishandled the situation. While Schefter noted that teams often adjust injury reports, the rapid progression of Hurts’ condition has intensified calls for accountability, particularly if the initial calf injury was deliberately downplayed to keep him on the field.

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