The NFLPA called for a full investigation into the medical care provided to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season with blood clots. The NFL previously stated it would not review the case.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) has called for a full investigation into the medical care provided to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The union’s statement, released Tuesday night, follows reports that the NFL did not plan to review the team's handling of Hurts' injury, which has sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
The NFLPA stated that it is unaware of any existing NFL investigation into the matter. "The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts," the union said in a statement. "In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received."
The union emphasized the need for transparency. "Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred," the statement read. "Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward."
NFL executives have defended the Eagles' medical staff and the league's decision not to discipline the team. NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller described recent reporting on the situation as containing "considerable and uninformed speculation." Miller stated that Philadelphia's team physicians were subject to "unfounded criticism."
"Conservative steps were taken to ensure Jalen Hurts' health was always made the first priority and continues to be," Miller told reporters. NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills also defended the medical staff, stating that the idea that medical decisions are influenced by external considerations is "nonsense." Sills noted that the safety threshold for flying with superficial blood clots depends on the "nuances of each situation."
Hurts was sidelined after being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis and several blood clots in his lungs. His last game was on Oct. 11, when the Eagles lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. According to reports, the Eagles discovered a superficial blood clot in Hurts' calf on Oct. 10, hours before the game. Hurts had complained of calf pain on Oct. 8, prior to the team's travel to London.
The timeline of events has been disputed. Initial reports suggested Hurts was told to stay awake for 36 hours before playing; this was later clarified to mean he stayed awake but was given a space at the stadium to sleep. Hurts played in the game without an injury designation and flew back to the United States with the team. He was placed on injured reserve ahead of the Eagles' Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. Subsequent testing revealed the clot had moved, resulting in multiple pulmonary emboli.
The dispute highlights tensions between player safety protocols and team medical decisions. While the NFL maintains that the Eagles acted appropriately, the NFLPA argues that a lack of investigation prevents a clear understanding of the facts. Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, stated that the quarterback is expected to make a full recovery and resume contact football activities when he is off blood thinners.
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