AAaron Rodgers asked the question NFL’s management Jalen Hurts‘ medical condition, recounting his history with the league’s chief medical officer, Dr. Allen SillsHe is surprised by the controversy around him Philadelphia Eagles midfielder.
It hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs, raising questions about how he was allowed to play against the offense. Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Jalen Hurts calls out the team for not being determined enough
And 42 years old Pittsburgh Steelers The quarterback expressed his concern for his colleague, but admitted that he did not know all the details of the situation.
“I don’t have a close relationship with Jalen” Rodgers he said. “Obviously, we’re in the quarterback fraternity, so you don’t want to see that happen to anybody. Especially a guy who’s still in football.
“Obviously, I don’t know all the details of what happened. All I’ve seen is what’s in print. Allen Sills, he’s in charge of all the medical stuff in the NFL office. And he and I haven’t always seen eye to eye on things. So I can’t say I’m really surprised.”
The veteran’s comments come amid growing scrutiny Eagles‘ such as medical decisions It hurts On October 11, shortly before the game against the national team, he was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his left calf. Jaguars.
Philadelphia Eagles forward Jalen Hurts
However, he was controversially allowed to play and ended up with 222 passing yards and a touchdown. Philadelphia‘s lost 19-17 Great Britain as reports later claimed It hurts he had been instructed to stay awake overnight and had been without sleep for about 36 hours before going out into the field.
But NFL disputed the account, calling it misinformation and clarifying that the team encouraged employees to stay awake during the trip home. London to keep the usual rules.
“It wasn’t true and no one told him not to sleep because of his condition.” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy he said. “The club has told all players, coaches and staff to try to stay awake as much as possible when the team returns home from the game in London on Saturday.
“The team didn’t have a bye week and, like other NFL teams traveling to and from London, they were trying to maintain as much normal business as possible.”
Hurts’ diagnosis raises serious medical questions
During further examinations, it was found that the coagulation had progressed It hurts He was ejected for the next game, placed on injured reserve and subsequently ruled out for the rest of the season, according to reports.
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. A pulmonary embolism develops when a clot travels to the lungs and is potentially life-threatening.
And It hurts‘ representatives and Eagles they said her prognosis was very good and they expected her to make a full recovery with blood thinners. NFL Players Association called for a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding the defender’s treatment.
However, the league said it does not plan to investigate the medical aid It hurts while receiving thresholds defended how the medical staff handled the situation Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni as he increased the pressure, he also faced questions.