# Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester seeks answers from Roger Goodell

> Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester demands NFL clarify Jalen Hurts blood clot protocols.
- Title: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester seeks answers from Roger Goodell
- Summary: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester demands NFL clarify Jalen Hurts blood clot protocols. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester sent questions to NFL Commissioner Roger…
- Keywords: senator lisa blunt rochester, roger goodell, jalen hurts, eagles, nfl, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, sports, Senator, Lisa, Blunt
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/senator-lisa-blunt-rochester-seeks-answers-from-roger-goodell-regarding-the-jalen-hurts-situation
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:38:18.276+00:00
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- Topics: senator lisa blunt rochester, roger goodell, jalen hurts, eagles, nfl, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, sports
## Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester sent questions to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about Jalen Hurts blood clot protocols.

> 1. Does the NFL have a league-wide protocol for the detection, prevention, and treatment of [deep vein thrombosis] and [pulmonary embolism]? Which medical guidelines were consulted in developing this protocol?
## Five specific questions
The senator asked five questions about blood clot protocols, player clearance standards, and the Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' situation.
## Eagles player stayed awake overnight
Jalen Hurts stayed awake overnight after blood clots and flew back to the U.S. from London.
## NFL Players Association request
The NFL Players Association requested a full investigation into the Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots.
## Congress oversight powers
Congress has oversight powers to investigate the NFL due to its federal broadcast antitrust exemption.
## League's response
The NFL hopes to run out the clock on the Jalen Hurts situation to shift focus to other stories.
## Key takeaway

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester sent questions to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about Jalen Hurts' blood clot protocols after the Eagles player stayed awake overnight and flew back to the U.S.