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NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson apologises for Jalen Hurts blood‑clot speculation

Robinson said his Thursday remarks were unfounded and expressed regret to Hurts, his family and the Eagles.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT

NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson posted an apology on X on Monday night after his Thursday comments about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood‑clot diagnosis drew heavy criticism online.

What happened

During the "NFL Gameday Kickoff" program on Thursday, Robinson suggested that Hurts might be "getting himself out of the fray" in what he called a "lost season," implying the quarterback could be using the health issue to shield the team from blame. He later clarified he was not a medical expert. The following day, the Eagles confirmed Hurts had been diagnosed with deep‑vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, noting he was clinically stable and would be treated with anticoagulants.

What the reports add

The New York Post article notes that Robinson’s speculation included the idea that the Eagles could pin the season’s poor performance on Hurts and consider moving on from him in the draft. It also records that his original tweet accused Hurts of "faking injuries" to avoid blame. The piece cites the team’s medical statement that Hurts would be barred from contact activities but expected a full recovery.

What was said

Robinson’s apology read, "I want to sincerely apologize to Jalen Hurts, his family, the Philadelphia Eagles organization and fan base for my comments last Thursday. They were unfounded and I never should’ve speculated on a health issue of a player nor his commitment to his team," the article says. He added on X that his comments were "wrong" and there was "no excuse" for them.

How it came about

Robinson’s remarks followed a series of Eagles setbacks, including a 27‑7 loss to the Chicago Bears and a season‑ending placement of Hurts on injured reserve after the blood‑clot diagnosis, which Felo News covered on October 19. The speculation emerged amid broader media debate about Hurts’ dual‑threat role, highlighted in earlier Felo pieces on his on‑field performance and reactions to criticism from other players.

Key facts

Michael Robinson apologized on X for his Thursday comments about Jalen Hurts' health. (nypost.com)
Robinson suggested Hurts was "getting himself out of the fray" and possibly "faking injuries". (nypost.com)
The Eagles confirmed Hurts has deep‑vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli but is clinically stable. (nypost.com)
Robinson said his remarks were unfounded and he is not a medical expert. (nypost.com)
Hurts will miss contact activities but is expected to make a full recovery. (nypost.com)