NFL Clears Eagles Following Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Incident
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The league will not discipline Philadelphia after quarterback Jalen Hurts played in London despite a blood clot diagnosis.
The NFL will not issue disciplinary action against the Philadelphia Eagles regarding the medical management of quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to a person familiar with the matter reported by the Associated Press.
Hurts is currently on injured reserve and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. According to statements from the Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn, Hurts suffered from deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs.
Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Hurts informed medical staff of his injury following a practice three days before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11. Specialists in London initially diagnosed him with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf, and Hurts played in the game regardless.
In a statement released Tuesday, the NFL confirmed that officials remained in contact with the Cleveland Clinic in London and Eagles medical personnel during the treatment process. The league noted that its chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, coordinates medical resources in international markets with the approval of the NFL Players Association, while club medical staff provide care in coordination with independent doctors.
Hurts is currently receiving treatment with blood thinners and is prohibited from participating in football activities until that treatment concludes.