The NFL and the NFL Players Association tell Jonathan Jones of The Athletic that they are “working together to review” how Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ medical situation was handled. The NFLPA recently called for an investigation into the medical care…
The NFL and the NFLPA are working together to review how the Philadelphia Eagles handled the medical care of quarterback Jalen Hurts. The inquiry follows an NFLPA call for an investigation after Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. The Eagles medical staff had previously cleared him to play in Week 5 against the Jaguars in London with a superficial clot, which later migrated.
NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the Eagles' medical staff, arguing that their process was vigilant, conservative, and appropriate despite the outcome. The league maintains that proper protocols were followed and no punishment is expected for the franchise.
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