The NFL firmly supported the Philadelphia Eagles’ management of quarterback Jalen Hurts’s blood clots this week. Later, the players’ union requested an investigation into the matter.
According to a reliable source, the Eagles are not facing any penalties for their actions regarding Hurts. The NFL’s chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, defended the Eagles’ approach to Hurts’s situation, emphasizing that the team’s medical staff was cautious and patient in their handling of the issue.
The NFL Players Association shared that no review was planned, stating the need for a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions about the situation. Hurts, currently on injured reserve, is expected to sit out the remainder of the season due to blood clots that traveled from his calf to his lungs.
NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller refuted claims of Hurts going without sleep for an extended period before playing. He clarified that Hurts did get adequate rest before the game. Dr. Caron Rockman, a vascular surgeon, supported the Eagles’ actions, noting that the situation was a judgment call and not a straightforward matter.
Hurts’s treatment plan includes blood thinners, and he will not resume football activities until he is off them. The quarterback played in London shortly after reporting his injury, receiving a diagnosis of a superficial vein thrombosis in his calf. Dr. Sills underscored that all decisions were prioritizing medical well-being over football considerations.