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NFL Finds No Violation in Eagles Handling of Hurts Clearance
The league reviewed the process and decided against any punishment for Philadelphia after the quarterback played following an initial clot diagnosis.
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League Decision
The NFL determined that the Eagles did not break injury report rules in clearing Jalen Hurts to play Week 5 against the Jaguars. League medical officials stayed in contact with team staff and doctors in London throughout the evaluation. The decision means no discipline for the club over the sequence that led to the quarterback taking the field.
Updated Diagnosis and Recovery Outlook
Further testing revealed multiple blood clots in the lungs, prompting placement on injured reserve. Treatment with blood thinners is expected to keep the three-time Pro Bowler out for at least three months. The clot is viewed as provoked by prior contact to the calf, which supports a favorable outlook with proper care.
Sequence of Events
An ultrasound in London found a superficial clot in the calf before the game, which ended 19-17. Hurts attempted 40 passes in that contest. A later ultrasound after return from London showed movement in the clot, leading to the decision to hold him out of the next game. The Eagles waited for multiple expert consultations before making the roster move.
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