Roger Goodell on a Jalen Hurts investigation: "We welcome that"

Key Points:

• The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has called for a full investigation into Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts flying to London, playing, and flying back with a blood clot in his leg, citing concerns over his health and safety.
• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated the league welcomes the investigation, while the NFLPA has the independent authority under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Article 39, Section 5(f)) to initiate such probes without league approval.
• The NFL previously conducted its own investigation and concluded the Eagles handled the situation appropriately, but critics argue a broader, independent investigation is necessary to ensure accountability.
• Former NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith emphasized the union’s right to unilaterally launch a full medical investigation to protect players’ health and safety and hold medical staff accountable.
• Questions remain unanswered due to patient privacy protections and limited transparency from the Eagles and the league, prompting calls for a thorough and independent review of the circumstances surrounding Hurts’s treatment.