Ex-NFL Star Merril Hoge Recalls Near-Death Experience Amid Jalen Hurts Controversy

Tue, October 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM

Merril Hoge says a doctor's bad call didn't just end his NFL career ... it nearly ended his life ... and he can't help but think about his own NFL health scare when looking at the Jalen Hurts controversy. The former Steelers running back and ESPN…

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