NFL will not discipline Eagles over handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots
Summary
The NFL will not punish the Philadelphia Eagles for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot condition. The league worked closely with the team’s medical staff and outside doctors during Hurts’ treatment, which means the medical care followed the NFL’s procedures.Key Facts
- The Eagles will face no discipline for their handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot issue.
- The NFL communicated with Eagles medical staff and the Cleveland Clinic in London during Hurts’ treatment.
- NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills coordinates medical care with top providers and approval from the NFL Players Association.
- Players receive medical care from their team doctors and independent specialists working together.
- Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve after a blood clot in his calf traveled to his lungs.
- Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning clots in his legs and lungs.
- His treatment uses blood thinners, and he cannot play until this treatment is finished.
- Hurts played a game in London after first telling medical staff about pain, but was initially thought to have a less serious vein problem.
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