Independent experts to review handling of Jalen Hurts blood clot situation as NFL gives insight into process
How the investigation into the circumstances around Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots will proceed is coming into focus.Independent experts will look at the matter and share their findings with the NFL and NFLPA.The Eagles’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2026 season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.In response to an October letter from Delaware Sen.
Lisa Blunt Rochester, the NFL provided additional information to her office about the review, which has not officially begun.“As outlined by the league and NFLPA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, mutually agreed-upon independent medical experts will review the matter and share their conclusions and recommendations with both parties,” Jeff Miller, NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy, said in a statement released by Blunt Rochester’s office Friday.Hurts was first said to have a superficial blood clot before the Eagles faced the Jaguars in London in Week 5, but still played in the game.
He flew home with the team and practiced fully the following Wednesday.A follow-up test showed the clot had moved, leading to the 28-year-old being placed on injured reserve on Oct.
17 with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.The union called for a full investigation into the matter on Oct.20, but has not asked for a formal investigation into the health, safety or medical care provided by club-affiliated personnel, which it can under the CBA. “The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts,” the NFLPA said in the statement at the time.
“In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received.Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred.
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