Sirianni Defends Eagles Doctors Over Hurts Clot Call, Citing 21 of 22 Super Bowl Starters
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
Sirianni Defends Eagles Doctors Over Hurts Clot Call, Citing 21 of 22 Super Bowl Starters
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
Summary
Nick Sirianni on Monday gave no new details on why Jalen Hurts was cleared to play in London on Oct. 11 and fly home after a superficial blood clot was diagnosed the day before.
Hurts is now diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs, is being treated with blood thinners and will miss the rest of the season.
The Eagles said last Thursday that team medical staff and London doctors determined activity and mobility were important and that Hurts could safely play.
Sirianni said he is not a medical expert, would not say who led the decision-making and noted the same doctors and trainers helped 21 of 22 starters stay available for the Super Bowl.
The team issued an initial statement last week in consultation with Hurts' representatives and a second Monday jointly with agent Nicole Lynn, underscoring continuing scrutiny of the handling of his case.