
Jalen Hurts playing in London after clot diagnosis 'questionable': Biff Poggi
Poggi said the team should have put its owner, general manager and head of medical in front of reporters instead of the head coach.
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The NFL will not face disciplinary action regarding the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, following consultations with team doctors. However, the NFL Players Association has demanded a full investigation into the situation. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated he welcomes the investigation.
Outlets across the spectrum agree that Jalen Hurts played in London after a blood clot diagnosis and that the situation has sparked scrutiny regarding how the team handled his medical care.
Left-leaning outlets like The Nation and Salon.com use the story to provide broader cultural and political analysis, framing Hurts' experience as an example of systemic issues regarding worker treatment and racial double standards. Center outlet NewsNation focuses on criticism of the team's communication strategy from figures like Biff Poggi. Right-leaning outlets like The Daily Caller and Breitbart News emphasize the institutional fallout, detailing the NFLPA's demand for an investigation and Roger Goodell's response welcoming it.
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Jalen Hurts playing in London after clot diagnosis 'questionable': Biff Poggi
Poggi said the team should have put its owner, general manager and head of medical in front of reporters instead of the head coach.
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League consulted with Eagles doctors over treatmentHurts played in London after initial clot diagnosisQuarterback expected to miss rest of NFL seasonThe Philadelphia Eagles will not face disciplinary action over their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, according to a person familiar with the situation.The person spoke to the Associated Press…
Dave Zirin In a country that treats workers as expendable parts, Hurts playing through a blood clot is just the highest profile example of the price workers pay in an oligarchy.
The Eagles quarterback's health crisis exposed a double standard that goes far beyond the NFL
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Poggi said the team should have put its owner, general manager and head of medical in front of reporters instead of the head coach.
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NFL officials defended the process surrounding Hurts’ blood clots Tuesday
The NFL Players' Association (NFLPA) has called for a full investigation into how the Eagles' medical staff handled the diagnosis of a blood clot in star quarterback Jalen Hurts. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says, bring it on.