NFL clears Philadelphia Eagles over Jalen Hurts blood clot handling

The National Football League and the Philadelphia Eagles have defended the team's medical handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts following his diagnosis with blood clots, Yahoo Sports reported. According to additional coverage from Yahoo Sports, the NFL reviewed the situation and concluded that the Eagles will not face punishment. Hurts, 28, will miss the remainder of the NFL season. [2][3][6]

Yahoo Sports reported that Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after an issue that began with a Week 4 cleating against the Los Angeles Rams. The condition rapidly evolved into a season-ending injury before Week 6. As part of his medical evaluation, Hurts was examined at the Cleveland Clinic in London. [2][3]

The Eagles faced public criticism over why Hurts played while dealing with the medical issue. Yahoo Sports reported that head coach Nick Sirianni expressed full faith in the team's medical staff. Meanwhile, NFL executives criticized reporting on the situation, describing media claims regarding the team's medical response as uninformed. [2][3]

Coagulation is the biological process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel to form a blood clot, aiding in hemostasis to stop blood loss from a damaged vessel. With Hurts sidelined for the rest of the year, the Eagles must adjust their lineup without their starting quarterback. [6][10]