NFL won't punish Eagles for Hurts blood clot decision — SkimNews
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- NFL will not punish the Philadelphia Eagles for their handling of Jalen Hurts' injury, determining the team did not violate the league’s injury report policy
- Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf in London before playing the Jaguars, then later found to have bilateral pulmonary emboli after the clot traveled to his lungs
- Eagles medical staff and London-based doctors concluded Hurts could safely play in Week 5, citing activity and mobility as important, despite the initial clot diagnosis
- NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills coordinated with independent providers, affirming that player care involves club staff and outside experts with NFLPA-approved resources
- Hurts' condition is considered 'provoked' due to a cleat injury to his calf, giving him a favorable prognosis with blood thinner treatment over at least three months
- Philadelphia Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve after consultations with multiple specialists, three days after ruling him out for the Panthers game
Why it matters: The Eagles avoid sanctions despite letting a player with a diagnosed clot take 40 pass attempts in a game, highlighting that medical consensus—not just protocol adherence—shapes NFL accountability. With Hurts out for months, the team’s Super Bowl hopes hinge on a backup QB in a season where health decisions face heightened scrutiny.
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