The NFL would like to treat the controversy over the Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot issue as settled, but the union representing the league’s players says not so fast.
\n\nHours after the NFL claimed it had investigated the Eagles’ medical staff’s actions and absolved them of wrongdoing, the NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) questioned whether the league had investigated the matter at all.
\n\n“The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts,” the union said. “In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received. 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.”
\n\nIf the NFL is to be believed, the league’s investigation into Hurts appears to have been conducted in record time.
\n\nAs Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio points out, even the routine investigations into whether teams followed proper concussion protocols typically take weeks to conclude. Making it very unlikely that a thorough investigation into the highly unusual incident involving Hurts, a…
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