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Hurts' health bigger than football, as teammates, Sirianni detail QB…
Teammates and fans are voicing concern about the Eagles quarterback while his coach keeps details to himself; the injury picture stays unclear.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte on Late Night BBNPublished
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- First reported by ESPN: “Hurts' health bigger than football, as teammates, Sirianni detail QB concern”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:20 AM ET on Late Night BBN, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte; aired 2 times.
- Topics: Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, Tennessee, Alabama, QB, NFL.
- BBN covered this story before: Minnesota Senate debate takeaways, Eagles, ALCS and more (October 16).
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorEagles coach Nick Sirianni talked about his bond with Jalen Hurts for a full press conference and said almost nothing about Hurts' health.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's a coach protecting a quarterback like a vault.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo he didn't answer the question. Is the man hurt or not?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFour seasons on the bench, Nina, and the most any coach ever told me was nothing. I treasured it.
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- Eagles add Cowboys practice squad QB as Hurts battles blood clot · Fox News
- Minnesota Senate debate takeaways, Eagles, ALCS and more · The Washington Post
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