Eagles aren’t being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, a spokesperson for the NFL said.

The league said in a statement Tuesday that officials had been in contact with Eagles medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout the process of Hurts’ being treated.

“The league’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, arranges for medical resources with leading providers in every international market with approval from the NFL Players Association,” the league said. “Medical care for players is provided by club medical staff in coordination with independent doctors.”

The players association released a statement on Tuesday saying that the union was told there would be no review into Hurts’ medical care.

“Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred,” the NFLPA statement said. “Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would welcome the investigation when asked about the union’s statement at a press conference following the league’s annual fall meeting Wednesday in New York.

“That’s part of our processes, that’s fine,” Goodell said. “We have our chief medical officer has been through the protocols that were followed, so we welcome that.”

He was also asked whether international travel had an impact on the complications with Hurts’ blood clot. He said he was unaware of the travel to and from London being a factor, but noted that it was for the medical professionals to determine.

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The commissioner praised the league for having “the greatest medical advisors” working on player health. Goodell said the league was comfortable with Hurts’ care based on what the chief medical officer has evaluated.

“The most important thing here is Jalen’s health, ultimately, in the future. He’s a wonderful young man, and not just a great player, but he’s he’s someone we all care deeply about,” Goodell said. So, I’m more worried about his health ultimately. But the protocols were followed.

Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the rest 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 has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.

Hurts’ treatment involves blood thinners, and he will not be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off them.

Hurts played in London against Jacksonville on Oct. 11, three days after he informed medical staff members of the injury after practice. Specialists in London initially diagnosed him with left calf superficial vein thrombosis.