Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition, having played with a blood clot and boarded a long-haul flight.
On October 4th, Jalen Hurts suffered a left calf injury during Philadelphia's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Despite his concern, Hurts trained and played the game. On October 8th, he reported his issue to the team and received treatment. On October 10th, while in London for the game, an ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot in his calf, but he was cleared to play.
After the game, the NFL revealed that multiple blood clots were found in Hurts' lungs, a life-threatening condition. This raised concerns about the NFL's handling of player health and safety, particularly in international games. The NFL stated they would conduct a review of the situation. Despite the seriousness of his condition, Hurts played a game, then flew home the same day.
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