Dak Prescott Urges NFL Players to Speak Up After Jalen Hurts' Week 6 Blood Clot Scare
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Updated · CBS Sports · Oct 15
Dak Prescott Urges NFL Players to Speak Up After Jalen Hurts' Week 6 Blood Clot Scare
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Oct 15
Summary
Dak Prescott called Jalen Hurts' superficial blood clot "scary" and urged NFL players to report symptoms instead of trying to play through them.
Hurts first sought treatment for a calf issue on Oct. 8, and an ultrasound in London before Week 5 detected the clot after the Eagles flew overseas.
Philadelphia initially cleared Hurts to play with London doctors, but a follow-up ultrasound showed the clot had moved, leading the Eagles to rule him out for Week 6 against Carolina.
Prescott said players can feel stigma about flagging physical problems in a "tough man's sport," but argued open communication with training staffs can help catch issues before they worsen.