James Jones has called for the Philadelphia Eagles to face punishment over their handling of Jalen Hurts’ health during the team’s London trip. (Getty Images)
Further scans later revealed blood clots in both lungs, ruling the Eagles quarterback out for the remainder of the 2026 season. He questioned how medical professionals could approve his participation if they believed he had been awake for around 36 hours and needed to keep moving to maintain blood circulation. Because “sleep was a risk, nFL insider Ian Rapoport initially reported that Hurts remained at the hospital until around 4 a.m. and did not sleep.
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing questions over their handling of Jalen Hurts’ health after reports revealed that the quarterback was diagnosed with a blood clot during the team’s London trip. Jones also challenged the reported circumstances surrounding Hurts’ condition before the game.
You are dealing with a young man’s life that we are putting in your hands when it comes to injuries,” Jones said. Super Bowl champion James Jones believes the organization must face consequences if its medical staff cleared Hurts to play despite knowing the risks. “A punishment has to happen. The former NFL wide receiver pointed to the presence of doctors and trainers at games, saying their primary responsibility is to protect players rather than expose them to unnecessary danger. His criticism puts the focus on the medical clearance process and what the team knew before Hurts took the field. However, Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, later clarified that the quarterback slept after returning from the hospital and before kickoff. That outlook offers hope for Hurts’ eventual return, but it does not settle the questions surrounding his availability for the London game. Whether the Eagles or members of their medical staff will face disciplinary action remains unclear. Jones has made his position explicit: if the quarterback was cleared despite known medical risks, those responsible should have to explain that decision.
The debate has intensified following conflicting details about Hurts’ sleep before the game and the timeline of his hospital visit.