Jalen Hurts' blood clot case will 'put the league on alert' going forward, famed agent Leigh Steinberg says

Steinberg said he would have contacted team doctors and sought answers if a quarterback he represented faced a similar situation.He predicted Hurts’ case would put the league on alert, while repeatedly emphasizing that medical experts must determine whether the Eagles handled his care appropriately.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.

DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!"The words ‘blood clot’ would set off an alarm bell in my head," he told OutKick."I would have certainly been in touch with the Philadelphia medical staff, with the Eagles medical staff, and asked questions because blood clot is a red flag."Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season after further testing revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli — blood clots affecting both lungs.The NFL and NFL Players Association announced Oct.

25 that they were working together to review the matter, following the union’s demand for an investigation.JALEN HURTS BLOOD CLOT INVESTIGATION TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT EAGLES' LONDON TRIP AND MEDICAL SCREENING TIMINGFor Steinberg, the situation illustrates why an agent’s responsibilities must extend beyond negotiating contracts."This just highlights the active role that every agent has to play in safeguarding the health both short term and long term," he said."It’s where you have to put football aside for a moment," he added, "and the pressures of a season."Steinberg also expressed confidence in Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, and said his description of how he would respond should not be interpreted as an accusation that she failed her client."I believe that his agent was diligent," he said."I know his agent, she’s excellent."The scrutiny centers on Hurts being cleared to play against Jacksonville in London on Oct.

11 after an ultrasound identified a superficial clot in his left calf.According to the Eagles, Hurts first sought treatment Oct.8, telling medical personnel he had been cleated during the Oct....