The NFLPA is Investigating the Eagles Over Jalen Hurts' Blood Clots
The NFLPA has requested a full review of how the Philadelphia Eagles diagnosed and treated Jalen Hurts' season-ending blood clots, adding a massive medical controversy to a disastrous 2-4 season.
HotTakes Editorial TeamUpdated 1 min read
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Usually, when the NFLPA gets involved, it is over a fine for an untucked jersey or a questionable roughing the passer call. Now, they are demanding a full audit of how the Philadelphia Eagles diagnosed and treated multiple blood clots in their franchise quarterback's lungs.
According to Mike Garafolo on Good Morning Football, the players' union is officially requesting a full review of the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. The NFLPA noted they were unaware of any league-led investigation, so they are taking matters into their own hands.
"Mike Garafolo reported on Good Morning Football that the NFLPA is having its say by requesting a full review of the diagnosis and treatment."
This is not a tweaked hamstring where a guy got rushed back for a playoff push. We are talking about a serious, season-ending medical emergency that requires absolute precision from a training staff.
The timing could not be worse for a franchise that is already spiraling on the field. The Eagles are sitting at a dismal 2-4 in the NFC East after an ugly 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Before getting shut down, Hurts was clearly fighting an uphill battle to keep the offense afloat. He managed just 933 passing yards and a 57.8 percent completion rate over five games, looking like a shadow of his usual MVP-caliber self.
You know things have completely derailed when the medical staff's performance is getting scrutinized harder than a struggling offense. If the union finds out the team mismanaged a literal cardiovascular issue, the front office fallout will make a standard losing streak look like a minor inconvenience.
Philadelphia has to host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football next week. Trying to price a 2-4 team dealing with a backup quarterback and a looming medical negligence cloud is going to give oddsmakers an absolute headache.
We should get more clarity on the NFLPA's findings in the coming weeks. Until then, the Eagles' season is effectively on life support in more ways than one.
Key stats
Key statsThe Eagles are currently 2-4 in the NFC East.
Jalen Hurts threw for 933 yards and a 57.8 percent completion rate over 5 games this season.
Philadelphia recently suffered a 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
What's next
The NFLPA review will unfold over the coming weeks while the 2-4 Eagles attempt to salvage their season with a backup quarterback, starting with a Monday Night Football matchup against the Cowboys.
