Eagles face no punishment over Jalen Hurts blood clot handling

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The NFL said in a statement that officials had been in contact with Eagles medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout Hurts' treatment process.

Hurts informed medical staff of the injury after practice and played in London against Jacksonville three days later on 11 October. Specialists in London initially diagnosed him with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. He is now on injured reserve with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, diagnosed by the Eagles and his agent Nicole Lynn. His treatment involves blood thinners, and he is expected to miss the rest of the season.

The NFL said that the Chief Medical Officer arranges for medical resources with leading providers in international markets with approval from the NFL Players Association, and that medical care for players is provided by club medical staff in coordination with independent doctors. NFL officials were expected to address reporters at the league's annual fall meeting on Tuesday.

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• Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots, AP source saysThe Philadelphia Eagles are not being punished for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.Clickorlando · 20 Oct, 20:26
• Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots, AP source saysThe Philadelphia Eagles are not being punished for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.News4Jax · 20 Oct, 20:26

In this story: Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Cleveland Clinic · Nicole Lynn · Jacksonville · London · Allen Sills · NFL Players Association

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