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Prescott Urges Players to Speak About Health

PUBLISHED Oct 15, 2026, 8:35 PM ET

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott urged teammates to voice physical concerns after Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a superficial blood clot. Prescott said the pressure to ignore symptoms can be scary, especially when a clot could threaten life. He praised his personal physical therapist, Luke Miller, for catching issues early and encouraged open dialogue with training staff. The Eagles’ medical team discovered Hurts’ clot after an ultrasound on Saturday following a London trip for a Week five game. The clot moved, leading the team to rule him out for Week six against the Carolina Panthers. Prescott’s message stresses that athletes should not shy from reporting discomfort, fostering safer play.

By Marcus E. | JQJO News

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