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NFL, union review handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis
The league and the players' union are examining how the diagnosis of the Eagles quarterback was handled, with the review described as a joint effort; nobody has volunteered Wendell.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger on this story, from Meet the Pressure at 10:11 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are AP News's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by AP News: “NFL and players' union working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:11 AM ET on Meet the Pressure, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Jalen Hurts, NFL.
- BBN covered this story before: Delaware senator questions NFL on Jalen Hurts' clearance to play… (October 22).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe NFL and the players' union are working together to review how Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis was handled.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWendell Gastrell joins us from FCI Danbury.
Wendell GastrellThanks, Hank. Reviews are my specialty, in my previous line of work, which I won't get into, for legal reasons.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo what does a proper review need? The league and the union are doing it jointly, as AP reports.
Wendell GastrellA committee. In my previous line of work, the Regional Joint Oversight and Accountability Board. Very respected. Hundreds of members.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHundreds.
Wendell GastrellWell, one. But he had a lot of opinions. You also need a stamp. I have one right here that says APPROVED.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLet me ask you the question directly. Is that stamp why you're in a federal facility?
Wendell GastrellNo. Well, partly. In my previous line of work, the Interstate Council for Reviewing Prior Reviews approved everything on my desk. Nobody asked it to.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo you reviewed things nobody asked you to review, and approved all of them.
Wendell GastrellI was very thorough. I approved on Monday, I approved on Tuesday. Both sides had to agree, and I was both sides.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorVerdict: the league and the union will review it together, and you shouldn't be asked.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThey'll finish their review. Yours was approved before anyone read it.
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- Hurts out for season; Australian MP attacked; California voting… · Yahoo Sports
- NFL clears Eagles over Jalen Hurts blood clot handling · Fox News
- NFL defends Eagles' handling of Hurts injury as union demands probe · NBC News
- Goodell: NFL welcomes investigation into Eagles QB Hurts' medical care · ESPN
- Delaware senator questions NFL on Jalen Hurts' clearance to play… · Yahoo Sports
- NFL, union review handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis (this story)
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