NFL Reportedly Will Not Discipline Eagles Over Hurts Case

The NFL has concluded its investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis and will not discipline the team, according to a report by Jonathan Jones. The league reportedly determined that the Eagles’ decision to clear the quarterback to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London was appropriate. The reported finding addresses the decision to play Hurts and the team’s injury reporting. The available account does not establish whether the NFL also reviewed what happened after the game, including Hurts’ flight home from London and the subsequent progression of the clot. Hurts played against Jacksonville on October 11 after an ultrasound in London identified a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles had listed him with a calf injury before the game. According to the team, Hurts had reported being struck by a cleat during Philadelphia’s Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and sought treatment on October 8. The team said its medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the ultrasound and determined Hurts could play. A follow-up ultrasound on the Wednesday after the Jacksonville game showed the clot had moved, and the Eagles ruled...