Eagles aren’t being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL will not discipline the Philadelphia Eagles for their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot treatment, according to a league spokesperson.
- The NFL confirmed ongoing communication with Eagles medical staff and the Cleveland Clinic in London during Hurts' treatment process.
- Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the remainder of the season due to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, requiring blood thinners and no football activities while on medication.
- Hurts played in a London game on October 11, shortly after reporting his injury, which was initially diagnosed as left calf superficial vein thrombosis by London specialists.
- NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills and other officials are scheduled to discuss the situation at the league's annual fall meeting.
