NFL clears Philadelphia Eagles of wrongdoing in handling of Jalen Hurts blood clot situation
The matter is closed as far as the league is concerned.That means the NFL review of the matter will not result in any team punishment for how the Eagles handled the injury designation for Hurts ahead of the Week 5 game between them and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) discusses a play with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept.21, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)EAGLES QUARTERBACK JALEN HURTS RULED OUT OF SUNDAY'S GAME 'OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION' DUE TO BLOOD CLOTThe Eagles did not report Hurts had been discovered to have a superficial blood clot the day before the game.Hurts played in the game and even practiced multiple days afterward.But late last week further evaluations revealed that Hurts has a deep vein trombosis as well as a bilateral pulmonary emboli – which the Eagles and Hurts' agent announced on Monday.Hurts is out for the remainder of the season.The Eagles have made it clear they have been in contact with the league throughout the process.
That process included the NFL's chief medical doctor having Hurts seen at the Cleveland Clinic in London on that fateful Saturday before the game against Jacksonville.The NFL released a statement provided to OutKick and Fox News Digital on the matter:"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 league’s Chief Medical Officer Dr.Allen Sills arranges for medical resources with leading providers in every international market with approval from the NFL Players Association."Medical care for players is provided by club medical staff in coordination with independent doctors."After the superficial blood clot in Hurts’ calf was first discovered, the team, staff, doctors and Hurts made the ...