Nobody in the outside world had a clue that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts developed a blood clot in his leg before the team’s Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars in London. But the Eagles knew, and the NFL absolutely knew, staying in communication about the situation right up to game day. This isn’t just some locker room rumor; it’s a confirmed fact from both the team and the league itself.
The League Was In the Loop on Hurts’s Condition
The Eagles’ own statement, released on Thursday, laid it all out: the team was fully aware of Hurts’s condition. That blood clot in his leg? It was discovered via an ultrasound examination after the team had already landed in London. And here’s the kicker, straight from the Eagles: “Throughout our time in London and this week, we have remained in communication with the league office regarding the matter.” We asked the NFL to confirm this, specifically why Hurts’s status for the game was never changed to “questionable,” and the league office responded. An NFL spokesperson confirmed via email on Friday morning, saying, “The team was in contact with the league throughout the process, including the morning of the game.” So, while fans and those trying to place wagers were in the dark, the league and the team were actively discussing the quarterback’s health.
The Silence Around Hurts’s Status Is Deafening
What gives? The biggest head-scratcher here is why Jalen Hurts’s status never moved from active to “questionable,” or any other public designation, when both the Eagles and the NFL were fully aware of a significant medical issue. The league spokesperson confirmed contact “throughout the process, including the morning of the game,” yet the public was given zero information. This isn’t just about a player’s health, which is obviously paramount; it’s also about the integrity of information. If the league knows about a serious medical condition impacting a starting quarterback and that information isn’t shared with the public, especially those making decisions based on player availability, it raises some serious questions. Why was this kept quiet? That’s the part that still needs a real answer.
This isn’t just one game or one player; it sets a precedent. Moving forward, fans and the betting public should rightly wonder about transparency when it comes to player health. It makes you think about what else might be going on behind the scenes that nobody’s talking about until after the fact. We’ll be watching how the league addresses the lingering questions about this incident.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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