The NFLPA demanded a full investigation into Jalen Hurts' blood clot care hours after the NFL cleared the Philadelphia Eagles for any malpratice, questioning whether any league probe occurred
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The NFLPA wants an investigation for transparency with care provided to Jalen Hurts
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The NFL tried to close the book on Jalen Hurts' ongoing blood clot ordeal, but the players' union pumped the brakes, questioning the league's investigation and whether one even happened.
Hours after the Philadelphia Eagles escaped punishment for how it handled the quarterback's medical care, the NFL Players Association demanded a full inquiry in a statement published on social media Tuesday night.
The union said it knew of no league investigation regarding Hurts and had previously been told none was planned. They directly challenged the impression that the case was settled after NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills called published reports of the case "nonsense."
"The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts," the union said. "In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received."
The union stopped short of accusing Eagles doctors of wrongdoing. Instead, it demanded that the league establish the facts before offering any final judgment on the care Hurts received.
"Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred," the statement continued.
"Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward." NFL fans quickly agreed with the union's intervention and demanded a full independent investigation from an established third party.
The league has commissioned independent investigators for cases including the July 2023 Washington Commanders misconduct and fraud probe, the Miami Dolphins 2022 tampering saga, and the Jon Gruden emails fiasco in 2021.
One NFL fan wrote, "This is unacceptable from the NFL." A second added, "It's insane that the NFL is putting this on Jalen Hurts and no one is going to accept accountability. I hate Goodell and every single owner."
Jalen Hurts throws a pass at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Hurts is out for the rest of the NFL season(Image: Getty Images)
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The NFL said the Eagles wouldn't face discipline for clearing Hurts to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London or for its injury-report decisions only hours earlier.
Sills dismissed reports of criticism engulfing Philly's team physicians as uninformed speculation and expressed confidence in their work just like Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, as well as the rest of the medical staff around the NFL.
The NFLPA's confusion comes after Hurts' season officially ended due to the medical scare. His agent reassured Eagles fans that the QB is expected to fully recover.
Philadelphia holds a 2-4 record heading into a division rival matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
The NFLPA is led by President and former Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Executive Director JC Tretter, and several Executive Committee VPs, including Green Bay Packers linebacker Zairre Franklin.