Rodgers Questions NFL Medical Oversight After Hurts' Diagnosis

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has commented on the medical situation surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was recently sidelined for the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. Rodgers expressed that while he does not know Hurts personally, he is not surprised by the circumstances.

"We’re in the quarterback fraternity, so you don’t want to see anything like that happen to anybody. Especially a guy who’s still in football," Rodgers stated. He further added, "I don’t know all the details about what’s going on. All I’ve seen is what’s been printed. Allen Sills, he’s the guy in charge of all things medical at the NFL office, and he and I haven’t always seen eye-to-eye about things. So, I can’t say I’m real surprised."

Rodgers' remarks allude to past friction with NFL medical leadership, including a notable disagreement in 2021 concerning the COVID-19 vaccine. At that time, Rodgers sought to have homeopathic treatments recognized by the league as an alternative to vaccination.

The handling of Hurts' health has drawn scrutiny from various figures in the football community. Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot before playing in a game in London. Upon returning to the United States, he received a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, with additional clots found in his lungs. He is currently on blood thinners and will miss the rest of the season.

Despite the concerns, the NFL has indicated it will not penalize the Eagles for their handling of Hurts' medical situation. However, the NFL Players’ Association has since called for an investigation into the quarterback's medical care.