The National Football League will not impose disciplinary measures on the Philadelphia Eagles over the club’s handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press on Tuesday.
The source, speaking on condition of anonymity because discussions between the league and the team were intended to remain private, said the NFL consulted with Eagles medical staff while reviewing the case and concluded no punishment was warranted.
League review
According to the person, the NFL’s inquiry focused on the team’s medical decision-making after Hurts was initially diagnosed with blood clots. League officials spoke with Eagles doctors about the quarterback’s treatment plan before deciding the organization would not face sanctions.
Player status and timeline
Hurts, who started for the Eagles in London following the initial diagnosis, is expected to miss the rest of the NFL season as he continues treatment and recovery. The team has provided limited public detail about the timeline for his return, citing medical privacy.
Broader context
The conclusion of the league’s review comes amid heightened attention to player health and the interactions between team physicians and NFL medical protocols. While the NFL declined to discipline the Eagles, the episode underscores the scrutiny teams face when players experience serious medical issues during the season.