NFL makes decision on Eagles after reviewing Jalen Hurts blood clot saga
The NFL ruled that the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ developing medical situation involving blood clots “appropriately” that ended his season and will not punish the team, according to The Athletic.Hurts played in the Oct.11 loss to the Jaguars in London without an injury designation despite the reveal of a blood clot in his left calf, although he had been flagged on the report with a calf injury.The quarterback since has landed on injured reserve and reportedly will be sidelined at least three months after further testing revealed blood clots on his lungs.
The NFL communicated with the Eagles and their medical staff regarding the situation and ultimately determined the team did not violate league policies on injury report designation.Hurts’ scary medical situation came to light last Thursday when the team announced he would miss the home game against the Panthers due to a blood clot in his left calf.The team’s statement said Hurts requested treatment on his calf on Oct.8, four days after being cleated during the Oct.
4 home loss to the Rams.He received treatment that Friday, practiced in full and was added to the injury report, although he did not receive an injury designation since the team expected to play his full snaps allotment.Hurts then underwent an ultrasound that Saturday before the Jaguars clash that revealed a superficial blood clot.Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical doctor, worked with the EPL’s chief medical offer, Mark Gillett, to have Hurts examined at the Cleveland Clinic in London, per The Athletic.Team and London doctors ruled that “activity and mobility were important” and he could “safely play.”“The league had been in contact throughout the process with the Eagles medical personnel, and the Cleveland Clinic in London where the tests were conducted,” the NFL said in a statement to The Post, per a spokesperson.“The league’s Chief Medical Officer Dr.
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