NFL Won't Penalize Eagles Over Jalen Hurts Handling

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NFL Reportedly Will Not Penalize Eagles Over Handling of Jalen Hurts

The NFL reportedly has no intention of penalizing or taking action against the Philadelphia Eagles over their handling of Jalen Hurts playing in London. That raises questions about how the original story emerged and whether Hurts felt his best interests were not being considered.

There also appeared to be an effort to reframe the story after it broke. One possibility raised during the discussion was that information about what Hurts endured and his determination to play was shared to protect his reputation amid criticism of his performance and the Eagles’ results.

That interpretation remains speculation rather than an accusation. However, the competition to break news can shape relationships between reporters and their sources. Sharing a source’s perspective may help a reporter secure another major story months or even years later.

The reporting was also viewed as potentially highlighting Hurts’ character and explaining why he struggled. The conversation noted his previous success with Philadelphia, including winning the Super Bowl, while also pointing to the team’s more recent results, Brown’s absence and Barkley not being the same.

As for possible punishment, the discussion questioned how the Eagles could be penalized if the team doctors and independent neurologists approved Hurts to play. Doctor Chow had explained that multiple doctors were involved in the process.

The seriousness of the medical issue also meant the Eagles were unlikely to respond immediately with detailed public statements. Nick Sirianni could only provide limited answers rather than risk making comments that might later be scrutinized if something happened to Hurts.

Instead, the Eagles waited for the NFL to address the situation. The NFL’s medical doctor provided a report stating that the required procedures were followed and that the Eagles handled the matter properly.