Jalen Hurts’ diagnosis renews questions about conflicts in NFL medical care

As questions continue about the medical care Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts received before doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, NBC Philadelphia found that researchers a decade ago raised broader concerns about potential conflicts of interest in NFL players’ medical care.

The Harvard University report recommended separating the medical professionals responsible for treating players from those responsible for evaluating players for their teams. The NFL Players Association, the union representing NFL players, funded the 2016 study through a grant.

Hurts is likely out for the rest of the season after doctors found blood clots in his lungs and leg.

The discovery came after the Eagles traveled to England, where doctors cleared Hurts to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars after finding a superficial blood clot in his calf. After Hurts returned home, doctors learned that blood clots had traveled to his lungs, the team said. Because of medical privacy laws, the public may never learn everything about Hurts’ treatment.

Last week, the NFLPA called for an investigation into what led to Hurts’ diagnosis and why he was allowed to play after doctors found a clot in his leg. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would welcome a review, and over…

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