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10/20 14:27 CDT Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts'
blood clots, AP source says
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots, AP
source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --- The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how
they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with
knowledge of the situation.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday
because conversations between the league and team were private.
In a statement released Tuesday, the NFL said 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."
Sills and other officials are expected to address reporters at the league's
annual fall meeting later Tuesday in New York.
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 on Monday said Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary
emboli.
His treatment involves blood thinners, and Hurts 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
informing medical staff of the injury after practice. He was initially
diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis.
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