Jalen Hurts’ sleepless 36 hours before London game opens new blood clots questions

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot. Recent revelations have raised further concerns regarding his condition. During his game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Hurts reportedly spent 36 consecutive hours awake before the match, staying in the hospital until 4 a.m. NBC Philadelphia reporter John Clark revealed that doctors ordered Hurts to remain awake, deeming sleep a risk.

Following his participation in warm-ups, Hurts took the field long after the rest of his team before kickoff. While sleep may not have directly worsened the blood clot issue, there is an elevated risk associated with prolonged inactivity. This situation has sparked questions about Hurts' clearance to play, considering he was not even cleared to sleep.

The article highlights the dangerous and precarious nature of the scenario and emphasizes the need for a thorough examination of the circumstances. It also expresses hope for Hurts' swift and uncomplicated recovery given the severity of the situation.