NFL Will Not Discipline Eagles Over Handling of Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots

League Consulted With Eagles Doctors Over Treatment

NFL Will Not Discipline Eagles Over Handling of Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots

TL;DR

  • The NFL will not discipline the Philadelphia Eagles over their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots.
  • The league was in contact with Eagles medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London during Hurts' treatment.
  • NFL's chief medical officer arranges medical resources with leading providers in international markets.
  • Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli in his left calf.
  • Hurts is undergoing treatment with blood thinners and cannot participate in football activities until treatment concludes.
  • Hurts played in London on October 11th, three days after informing medical staff of his injury, and was initially diagnosed with superficial vein thrombosis.