The National Football League firmly supported the Philadelphia Eagles' management of quarterback Jalen Hurts’s blood clot condition on Tuesday, while the NFL Players Association called for a thorough investigation into the matter. A person familiar with the situation confirmed to The Associated Press that the Eagles would not face disciplinary action related to their handling of Hurts’s health, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the private nature of discussions between the league and the team.
Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer, praised the Eagles’ medical staff for their conservative and patient-centered approach during a statement at the league’s annual fall meeting in New York. He emphasized ongoing communication between the Eagles’ medical personnel and specialists at the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout Hurts’s diagnosis and treatment. “I have complete confidence in the Eagles’ medical staff and their handling of this situation,” Sills said, describing their work as cautious and vigilant. He further noted that medical outcomes can sometimes be unfavorable despite adhering to proper protocols, particularly in complex cases like Hurts’s.
“All decisions prioritize the player’s health over football activities,” Sills asserted, rejecting any suggestion that external pressures influenced medical judgment or put Hurts at undue risk.
The NFL Players Association responded by stating it had been informed that no formal review was planned by the league. The union called for a comprehensive investigation before conclusions are drawn about the treatment Hurts received. "Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred," the association said in a statement.
Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after a blood clot originating in his left calf traveled to his lungs. The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn disclosed on Monday that he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolisms. Hurts is undergoing treatment with blood thinners, which will prevent him from participating in any football-related activities until his condition improves and he is cleared by medical professionals.