Eagles aren’t being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots - NBC News
The NFL has confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles will not face discipline for their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots. While the league maintains that proper protocols were followed, the NFL Players Association has called for a formal investigation into the matter.
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This highlights the ongoing tension between professional sports leagues and player unions regarding medical autonomy and the standard of care for athletes.
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.
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