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Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Scare Tests NFL Player Safety Protocols

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined for the remainder of the season following a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. The condition developed after he sustained a calf injury during a twenty-four to twenty defeat against the Los Angeles Rams on October fourth, and medical staff later identified a superficial blood clot via ultrasound in London prior to a nineteen to seventeen loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Although club doctors cleared him to play in both contests, subsequent imaging on October fourteenth revealed the clot had moved, prompting his placement on injured reserve and ongoing treatment with anticoagulants. While the league and players association have announced a joint investigation into the handling of the situation, the collective bargaining agreement mandates that any resulting disputes must be resolved through confidential out-of-court arbitration.

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