The Eagles let Hurts play in London despite doctors reportedly warning him not to sleep because of the risk, and the NFL is expected to investigate what the team knew.
Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after new imaging over the weekend revealed several blood clots in his lungs, according to multiple reports Monday. The diagnosis came just days after the Eagles quarterback played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Oct. 11, a decision that is now drawing heavy criticism.
Reports indicate doctors had advised Hurts not to sleep before that game because of how risky his condition was, yet the Eagles allowed him to take the field anyway. According to Pro Football Talk, the NFL league office had already been in communication with the Eagles about Hurts' health before the Week 5 matchup, meaning the organization was aware of concerns before letting him play.
The details that emerged Monday were serious enough that the NFL is expected to investigate who knew what, when they knew it, and how the decision was made to clear Hurts for the London game. ESPN consulted a medical professional to explain the causes, treatment, and outlook for blood clots, underscoring how serious the quarterback's condition is.
The situation raises obvious questions about the Eagles' medical decision-making and what oversight, if any, existed before Hurts was sent out to play.