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NFL commissioner says league welcomes review of how Philadelphia Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league will welcome an investigation into how the Philadelphia Eagles handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots. This comes after the players' union requested a review of the situation. Goodell defended the NFL's medical protocols, stating they were "incredibly good" and followed correctly in this case. He emphasized the importance of Hurts' health over protocol disputes.

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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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Goodell said in his news conference at the end of the NFL's annual fall meeting that Dr. Allen Sills, the league's chief medical officer, has gone through the steps that were followed and added that the union had a right to call for a review. "Obviously, there was a medical evaluation, and I think our protocols were incredibly good there," Goodell said.

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NFL commissioner says league welcomes review of how Philadelphia Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots · assertive framing

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Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL welcomes review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots asserted

Eagles → say → clots

'I think our protocols were incredibly good there,' says league boss asserted

boss → think → ?

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one. asserted

union → say → one

Goodell → say → review

"The protocols were followed. asserted

protocols → follow → ?

Our process is to make sure that's the case, and our chief medical officer has gone through that, so we're comfortable that what we've seen in the protocols have happened." asserted

seen → make → protocols

Sills on Tuesday offered a passionate defense of the Eagles medical staff. asserted

Sills → offer → staff

The NFL said officials were in touch with team doctors and trainers, as well as the Cleveland Clinic in London. asserted

officials → say → London

Executive vice president Jeff Miller said officials had a good sense of the course of events. asserted

officials → say → events

He disputed a report that Hurts was awake for more than 30 hours before playing against Jacksonville on Oct. 11, saying that the QB returned to the hotel and slept for roughly seven or eight hours. asserted

QB → dispute → hours

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

said Monday that Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolisms. asserted

Hurts → say → thrombosis

Goodell downplayed the role that international travel may have had in the situation. uncertain

travel → downplay → situation

"The most important thing here is Jalen's health, ultimately, and the future of him," Goodell said. asserted

Goodell → say → him

"He's a wonderful young man: not just a great player, but he's someone we all care deeply about. asserted

we → care → ?

I'm more worried about his health, ultimately, but the protocols were followed." asserted

protocols → follow → health