NFL says Eagles handled Jalen Hurts blood clot case appropriately
An unnamed source told The Athletic that the league concluded the Philadelphia Eagles managed quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot situation correctly, and no disciplinary action will be taken.
The National Football League has determined that the Philadelphia Eagles dealt with quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot appropriately and will not impose any sanctions. An unnamed source speaking to The Athletic said the league found the team's actions satisfactory.
According to the source, the Eagles kept the league informed throughout the process, including consultations with NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills and the Premier League’s chief medical officer, which led to Hurts being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic in London on October 10. The medical team, team staff and Hurts himself decided he could play the following day against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The source also confirmed that Hurts returned to the team hotel early Sunday, slept, and took a brief nap at the stadium before the game. The league indicated the team complied with injury reporting rules, noting that Hurts was not downgraded to “questionable” and that the nature of his injury was accurately disclosed.
The NFL Players Association has not commented publicly on the matter, and further details remain limited.