NFL confirms it had pregame communications with Eagles regarding Jalen Hurts's blood clot

The outside world (including anyone considering placing wagers on the game and/or the specific player’s performance) had no idea that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had developed a blood clot in his leg before the team’s Week 5 game in London against the Jaguars. The Eagles, and the league, knew otherwise.

The statement issued by the Eagles on Thursday made it clear that the team was aware of the situation, and that the clot was revealed by an ultrasound examination performed after the team arrived in London. “Throughout our time in London and this week, we have remained in communication with…