What changed in this update
Jalen Hurts' agent and the Eagles said in a statement Monday his "prognosis is very good, and we anticipate a full recovery."
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Jalen Hurts blood clots sideline Eagles QB
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Current state
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined for the rest of the season with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli; he is stable and expected to make a full recovery while taking blood thinners and will not play during that treatment. Backup Tanner McKee has taken over as starter, and the NFL will not discipline the Eagles over their handling of Hurts' diagnosis.
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What changed
The NFL decided not to discipline the Eagles over their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after consulting with team doctors.
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What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis
Jalen Hurts' agent and the Eagles said in a statement Monday his "prognosis is very good, and we anticipate a full recovery."
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NFL will not discipline Eagles over handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots
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Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle?
The Eagles quarterback’s recent health issues highlight how football’s toughness culture puts its players at risk Jalen Hurts is likely to miss the rest of the NFL season after an ultrasound revealed blood clots in his lungs. Thankfully, he’s now restricted from playing for the immediate future, meaning he won’t be risking serious complications – or even his life – as he did when he played in the Philadelphia Eagles…
