Fastrack · NFL, NFLPA Probe Eagles' Handling of Hurts' Blood Clots

The NFL and NFL Players Association are jointly reviewing the Eagles' handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots. The league confirmed the review Sunday.

One day before the London game, an ultrasound found a clot in his calf.
Hurts played all of the 19-17 loss to Jacksonville on Oct. 11.
Doctors later diagnosed deep vein thrombosis and clots in both lungs.
Tanner McKee now starts, and the Eagles have lost four straight games.

Why it matters: The case puts team doctors' judgment under formal scrutiny. Hurts, a $255 million quarterback, faces questions about his career.

Reports say Hurts was at a hospital until 4 a.m. before kickoff.
An unnamed medical expert called the decision to fly him home reckless.

The story so far

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Oct 9
Oct 13Eagles' Hurts Out for Season With Lung Blood Clots49 sources
Oct 15–19
Oct 205:37 AMJalen Hurts Diagnosed With Blood Clots, Season Ends25 sources
Oct 202:21 PMNFL Won't Punish Eagles Over Hurts' Blood Clots, Sources Say26 sources
Oct 21NFL Welcomes Review of Eagles' Handling of Hurts' Blood Clots15 sources
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Oct 25NFL, NFLPA Probe Eagles' Handling of Hurts' Blood ClotsYou are hereLatest

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Where they split: The dispute is whether the Eagles' medical staff erred or whether a disease progressed despite sound care.

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ESPN2hNFL, NFLPA reviewing how QB Hurts' blood clot diagnosis was handled Newsweek2hNFL, NFLPA investigating Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots PennLive3hNFL, NFLPA launch joint review of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot handling Reuters1hNFL, NFLPA handling joint review of Jalen Hurts' diagnosis TMZ3hNFL Investigating Jalen Hurts' Blood Clot Diagnosis

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right covers it as a medical-judgment controversy, with sharp unnamed expert criticism set against the league's defense of team doctors.

Daily Mail4hNFL launches investigation into Jalen Hurts' terrifying blood clot diagnosis after doctors were slammed for 'reckless' decision OutKick2hJalen Hurts blood clot investigation to raise questions about Eagles' London trip and medical screening timing

What’s next: The NFLPA had called for a full investigation, and the league agreed to review jointly.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would welcome an investigation.
NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills called claims of harm "nonsense" and backed Eagles staff.
Why did the league reopen a matter it reportedly found was handled appropriately?
What did London specialists know before clearing Hurts to play?
Will Hurts' condition affect his career beyond this season?