Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Following the news that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined due to blood clots, the NFL and the NFL Players Association want more information. The two parties have released a joint statement.
“The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the matter,” the league and union said, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Hurts will miss the rest of the season following the discovery of blood clots in his lungs. He also has deep vein thrombosis, which is a condition that occurs when blood clots develop in deep veins. It usually occurs in the leg.
There are questions about how much the Eagles knew about Hurts' condition, before letting him play earlier this season. This investigation will likely look into that.
“The Eagles have not made their medical staff available to reporters, and head coach Nick Sirianni deflected multiple questions, deferring to the team’s statements, including its joint statement with Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn,” The Athletic reported.
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The NFLPA has been calling for a full investigation into this situation. Blood clots in the lungs can lead to death, medical doctors say.
“The only prudent approach would be to investigate all aspects of the situation from the moment Hurts suffered the initial injury until the point at which the “bilateral pulmonary emboli” were diagnosed. Even if the Eagles and Hurts continue to be on the same page, Hurts can still pursue his rights against the various doctors who may have handled the situation in a way that fell short of the requisite standard of care,” Mike Florio wrote for NBC.
The Eagles hold a 2-4 record on the season. Philadelphia next plays the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.