Eagles Will Not Face NFL Punishment Over Hurts’ Blood Clot Condition
An Associated Press source indicates that the Philadelphia Eagles will not face punishment from the NFL regarding their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot condition. The NFL's chief medical officer defended the team's medical staff, calling their approach conservative…
Myrtle Beach Florence, SC, October 21, 2026 —
The Philadelphia Eagles will not face punishment from the NFL over the team’s handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clot condition, according to an Associated Press source.
The NFL’s chief medical officer defended the Eagles’ medical staff, describing its approach as “conservative and patient-focused.” The summary of the report does not provide the medical officer’s name or additional detail about the defense of the team’s care.
The information provided also does not specify when the condition was identified, what treatment or decisions were involved, or whether the league conducted a formal review. No date for the NFL’s decision was included. The circumstances surrounding the condition and the team’s handling of it were not described further.
The reported outcome is that the Eagles will not face league punishment. The summary does not identify any specific potential penalty or state whether the NFL took any other action. It also does not include comments from Hurts, the team or other league officials.
Beyond the chief medical officer’s characterization of the staff’s approach, the available information offers no further medical details or explanation of the league’s reasoning. Accordingly, the report establishes the stated outcome and the league medical officer’s defense, but does not provide a fuller account of the events or review.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Whyno on www.wbtw.com, see more information here.
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