The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, an NFL spokesperson said.
The league said in a statement Tuesday that officials have been in contact with the Eagles medical staff and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout Hurts’ treatment process.
“The league’s chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, is arranging for the deployment of medical resources from major providers in all international markets, with the approval of the NFL Players Association,” the league said. “Players’ medical care is provided by the club’s medical staff in coordination with independent doctors.”
Sills and other officials are expected to speak to reporters at the league’s annual fall meeting later Tuesday in New York.
Hurts is on injured reserve and is expected to miss the remainder of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs. The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn said Monday that Hurts suffered from deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary embolism.
Hurts’ treatment involves blood thinners and he will not be allowed to participate in football activities until he is finished.
Hurts played in London against Jacksonville on October 11, three days after informing members of the medical staff of his injury following practice. Specialists in London first diagnosed him with superficial vein thrombosis of the left calf.
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