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Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots

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Rosenstein, G. (2026, October 20). Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/eagles-jalen-hurts-nfl-discipline-blood-clots-rcna604680

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-20 · by Greg Rosenstein

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The NFL has stated that there will be no disciplinary action taken against the Philadelphia Eagles for their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot condition. The league’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, was in contact with the team and the Cleveland Clinic throughout Hurts' treatment process. Hurts is currently on injured reserve after a blood clot in his left calf moved to his lungs, requiring him to take blood thinners and miss the rest of this season. He played against Jacksonville on October 11th despite informing medical staff about the issue earlier.
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The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis, following an investigation request by the union. Dr. Allen Sills initially defended the Eagles' medical staff, but the NFLPA expressed doubt and called for a thorough review under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The investigation has begun with no set timeline for completion, raising questions about the timing of medical screenings during the team's London trip and the protocols followed by the Eagles. Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Commissioner Roger Goodell welcomed the investigation, stating that league protocols were followed appropriately. The review aims to address concerns about the handling of Hurts' medical situation and ensure proper procedures moving forward. ```

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“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.
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🔮 Sills and other officials are expected to address reporters at the league’s annual fall meeting later Tuesday in New York.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, a spokesperson for the NFL said. asserted
spokesperson → discipline → NFL
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. asserted
Hurts → release → process
“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. asserted
league → arrange → Association
“Medical care for players is provided by club medical staff in coordination with independent doctors.” asserted
care → provide → doctors
Sills and other officials are expected to address reporters at the league’s annual fall meeting later Tuesday in New York. asserted
Sills → expect → 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. asserted
clot → expect → lungs
The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn said Monday that Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. asserted
Hurts → say → thrombosis
His treatment involves blood thinners, and Hurts will not be allowed to participate in any football activities until he is off them. asserted
he → involve → them
Hurts played in London against Jacksonville on Oct. 11, three days after informing medical staff of the injury after practice. asserted
Hurts → play → practice
He was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. asserted
He → diagnose → thrombosis
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