Eagles coach dodges questions about Jalen Hurts controversy: ‘I’m not a medical expert’

Nick Sirianni, the Eagles coach, sidestepped inquiries regarding the team's decision to field quarterback Jalen Hurts in a Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars with a blood clot. Two weeks later, the Eagles sidelined Hurts on injured reserve, with his prognosis suggesting he would miss the remaining games due to deep vein thrombosis stemming from the initial blood clot.

The athlete's availability hinged on abstaining from blood thinners. On the eve of the Jaguars' game, Hurts spent the night in the hospital until 4 a.m., as reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Tom Pelissero noted that Hurts sought refuge at the team's facility. During a Monday press conference, Sirianni was asked about the safety of Hurts playing and responded, "Leave that up to the medical experts.

We always, always care deeply about our players." When asked if the Eagles should have managed Hurts' health situation differently, Sirianni reiterated his "full faith" in the team's medical personnel to make the right calls, refusing to comment on the rationale behind Hurts' departure from London with a blood clot. Sirianni emphasized, "Again, I'm not a medical expert."