The National Football League has welcomed a review into the Philadelphia Eagles' management of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot condition following a request from the NFL Players Association. Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the matter during a news conference held at the conclusion of the NFL’s annual fall meeting on Wednesday.

Goodell confirmed that Dr. Allen Sills, the league’s chief medical officer, has conducted a thorough examination of the medical protocols and procedures enacted in Hurts’ case. While emphasizing confidence in the current processes, the commissioner acknowledged the union’s right to seek an independent investigation.

“There was a medical evaluation, and our protocols were sound,” Goodell said. “The procedures were followed. Our chief medical officer has reviewed the steps taken, and we are comfortable that protocol was adhered to.”

Hurts is currently on injured reserve and is expected to miss the remainder of the NFL season after a blood clot identified in his left calf migrated to his lungs, a condition that sidelined him indefinitely. The NFL and the Players Association’s joint review aims to assess whether all medical and safety procedures were appropriately applied in handling the quarterback’s health issues.

The review comes amid heightened attention to player safety and medical care in professional football, reflecting the league’s ongoing efforts to ensure proper treatment protocols for athletes facing serious health concerns.