# Dak Prescott urges players to speak up about health concerns

> Dak Prescott tells NFL players to address health issues early after Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis.
- Title: Dak Prescott urges players to speak up about health concerns
- Summary: Dak Prescott tells NFL players to address health issues early after Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. Dak Prescott encourages NFL athletes to openly discuss…
- Keywords: jalen hurts, dak prescott, cowboys, eagles, nfl, blood clot, week 6, carolina panthers, sports, Dak, Prescott, urges
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-dak-prescott-jalen-hurts-blood-clot
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:13:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jalen hurts, dak prescott, cowboys, eagles, nfl, blood clot, week 6, carolina panthers, sports
## Jalen Hurts ruled out
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts missed Week 6 due to a superficial blood clot.
## Dak Prescott's message
Dak Prescott urged NFL players to speak up about health concerns with their training staff.
## Hurts' blood clot diagnosis
Hurts had a superficial blood clot in his calf after flying to London for Week 5 game.
## Week 6 game impact
Eagles ruled Hurts out for Week 6 game against Carolina Panthers due to health concerns.
## Key takeaway

Dak Prescott encourages NFL athletes to openly discuss health concerns with training staff following Jalen Hurts' blood clot ruling out for Week 6.