NFL, Roger Goodell ‘welcome’ NFLPA inquiry into Jalen Hurts’ blood clot care

NFL, Roger Goodell 'welcome' NFLPA inquiry into Jalen Hurts' blood clot care.

Key points

• NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses Jalen Hurts' medical care and welcomes a potential investigation into the Eagles quarterback's treatment.
• NEW YORK – One day after saying an investigation into the care of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
• The NFL Players' Association, via a statement issued late Tuesday, pressed a "full investigation into what occurred" with Hurts.
• Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, detailed the care Hurts received before Hurts played an Oct.
• According to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the investigation will be conducted through the joint Accountability and Care Committee that is shared between the two entities.

NFL, Roger Goodell 'welcome' NFLPA inquiry into Jalen Hurts' blood clot care. Chris Bumbaca USA TODAY. Goodell welcomes investigation into Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' treatment.

NEW YORK – One day after saying an investigation into the care of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. This person is dealing with potentially season-ending blood clots, would not be necessary, the NFL now welcomes such scrutiny after the players' union pressed one, commissioner Roger Goodell stated.

"Well, we welcome that, " Goodell remarked as the fall league gathering in Manhattan concluded. "That's part of our process. That's fine."

Meanwhile, the NFL Players' Association, via a statement issued late Tuesday, pressed a "full investigation into what occurred" with Hurts.

The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts, the statement read. In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received.

"Before conclusions are drawn regarding 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."

Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, detailed the care Hurts received before Hurts played an Oct. 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England. He additionally provided a timeline that contradicted earlier reports that Hurts had not slept for 36 hours prior to kickoff.

"Any idea or any suggestion that a team physician is ever being influenced by a coach, a general manager, a team owner – it just doesn't happen, " Sills remarked.

Sills continued: "The notion that there are external factors or that any of our physicians would put a player in harm's way – that's nonsense."

Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot. It was confirmed Thursday, Oct. 15, along with news that he would miss the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. But on Monday, the team and a representative for Hurts published a joint statement describing how the superficial blood clot progressed into deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and multiple clots in his lungs.

More: How did Jalen Hurts' blood clot obtain worse? A Harvard professor explains.

According to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the investigation will be conducted through the joint Accountability and Care Committee that is shared between the two entities. Within 60 days of the initiation of an investigation, two or more neutral physicians (or other subject-matter experts) will be selected to investigate and matter a written report. The report should "include their recommendations as to what steps shall be taken to address and correct any issues shall be acted upon by the Parties, " per the CBA.

"Our chief medical officer has been through the protocols that were followed, " Goodell remarked Wednesday. "So we welcome that (investigation). If that's what they do, that's their right." SMS Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to support improve our site! Share your feedback to support improve our site!

Taken together, the developments around NFL, Roger Goodell welcome NFLPA inquiry into Jalen Hurts blood clot care point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.