NFL agrees to investigate medical care of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after players' union request
The league will conduct a joint investigation into the treatment of Jalen Hurts' blood clots following a request from the NFL Players Association, with findings to be reported within 60 days.
The National Football League said it will allow an investigation into the medical care provided to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the players' union asked for a review. Commissioner Roger Goodell told a meeting in Manhattan that the league "welcomes" the scrutiny and that it is part of the established process.
The NFL Players Association issued a statement saying it was unaware of any league-led review and urged a "full investigation" to determine the facts and ensure player safety.
According to the collective bargaining agreement, the inquiry will be carried out by the joint Accountability and Care Committee, with two or more neutral physicians or experts selected to produce a written report within 60 days. The report will include recommendations for corrective actions.
NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills outlined the care Hurts received before his October 4 game in London and disputed earlier reports that the quarterback had been awake for 36 hours. He emphasized that team physicians are not influenced by coaches or owners.
Hurts was first diagnosed with a superficial blood clot on October 15 and later disclosed that the condition had progressed to deep-vein thrombosis and multiple clots in his lungs, prompting him to miss subsequent games.