Jalen Hurts is getting an apology from a former NFL player who questioned his blood clot diagnosis, and the man now admits he went too far.
Former NFL fullback and current NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson posted a public apology Monday night after drawing criticism for suggesting the Eagles quarterback might be using his health issues to dodge blame for Philadelphia’s disappointing season.
Robinson wrote that he sincerely apologized to Hurts, his family, the Eagles organization and the fan base for his comments last Thursday. He called his remarks “unfounded,” said he never should have speculated about Hurts’ health or dedication to his team, and acknowledged he had no excuse.
Michael Robinson says that Jalen Hurts is likely sitting out because all of his other teammates are sitting out. “I’m not doctor, I’m just saying go Google a superficial blood clot compared to an actual blood clot.” https://t.co/DZHBSC1hBH
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Robinson had raised eyebrows on Thursday’s “NFL GameDay Kickoff,” after the Eagles announced Hurts would miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. He floated the idea that Hurts was removing himself from the picture so the team’s losing season wouldn’t land on his shoulders.
The reality turned out to be far more serious. The day after the loss to the Panthers, the Eagles announced that Hurts had been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning clots were found in both of his lungs. The 28-year-old is expected to miss the rest of the season, since he’ll need blood thinners that prevent him from playing contact sports.
The good news is that Hurts is stable and expected to make a full recovery, with no long-term effects anticipated.
As for Robinson, he’s now owning up to a badly mistaken read on the situation.
