The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves fielding a whole lot of questions about the way they handled Jalen Hurts’ health.
Hurts was initially only ruled out of Week 6, but reports now indicate he will miss the rest of the season owing to treatment of the blood clots, prompting questions over what the Eagles’ medical staff was thinking when it allowed him to suit up in Week 5 in London.
As a result, the NFL Players’ Association wants the league to take a deeper look into the situation.
NFLPA Wants Investigation Into Eagles Around Jalen Hurts’ Situation
The incident occurred when Hurts was cleated in the Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Hurts then sought treatment on his calf prior to the Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, but the medical staff cleared him to play despite catching a blood clot, citing “activity and mobility” as important factors.
A second ultrasound revealed the blood clots were moving in his body, which led to the franchise initially ruling him out just for Week 6, but later putting him on Injured Reserve. Reports later pointed to him essentially being out for the season.
“The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received,” the Association shared in a message.
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“Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred. Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward.”
As part of the process, Hurts had reportedly stayed awake for 36 hours straight before taking part in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, though that report has since been disputed by his agent.
Moreover, that matchup involved the long flight to and from London. That turn of events in itself has raised questions from fans and the media over what the train of thought was when it came to handling this situation.
After a preliminary look, the league did not find any wrongdoing on the Eagles’ part. The NFLPA, however, clearly wants a closer look to make a fair assessment.
If/when the league decides to investigate, speculation will continue about the way the Eagles handled Hurts. So far, we haven’t heard from GM Howie Roseman or owner Jeffrey Lurie, though Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn did put out a statement when he was put on IR.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.