Despite the back issue, Jurgens delivered a solid 2025 season, starting 14 games with zero sacks allowed, 11 pressures, 10 hurries, and one quarterback hit on 873 offensive snaps. In the remaining three games, veteran backups Brett Toth and Drew Kendall filled in, combining for a limited impact on the line.
Jurgens traveled to Columbia for stem cell therapy, documenting a “health reset” that included intradiscal applications, cryotherapy, ozone therapy, and physical therapy. He posted about the experience, highlighting the potential for improved healing and a quicker return to peak form for the upcoming season.
Stem cell treatment remains a contentious but increasingly utilized option in sports medicine. While legal in the United States only for certain conditions, many NFL players have sought or explored such therapies abroad where regulatory environments are more permissive. The NFL does not ban stem cell use, and this approach has precedent among prominent players, though its efficacy remains individualized and not universally established.
The Eagles have not cited any disciplinary considerations related to Jurgens’ treatment, and the team remains focused on his readiness for the next season. Jurgens’ commitment to rehab and continued production at a high level will be closely watched as Philadelphia eyes another competitive run in the NFC.
