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[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

#DavanteAdams hamstring avulsion
Surgery foreshadowed here on Monday
Now announced

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Davante Adams suffered an unusual distal medial hamstring tendon avulsion.

He is headed to IR, but a return this season remains possible. The likely timeline points closer to December.

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

@BballMichael How does HIPAA work for injury reporting with practice reports amd even in game? And I would be fine if a player said one could not talk about them but most would allow. The CBA already allows a lot of freedom.

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

All for transparency!
Have been lobbying for a pool reporter to be able to speak to a medical person postgame just like for referees.

[Michael Silver @MikeSilver]

My column on the mishandling of the Jalen Hurts situation, and the NFL's condescending response. Free to read at @TheAthletic
https://t.co/9MhE15mu9D

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

"This is clearly bad optics but that doesn't mean the fact pattern behind it was bad..

I welcome this Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles situation being sorted out" ~ @ProFootballDoc

#PMSLive

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

!!!

[ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk]

Kendal Daniels practicing today, three days after being taken off the field on a stretcher. https://t.co/rpx9XVeidW

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Agree🎯
And it will not be an @NFLPA investigation
But joint @NFL & @NFLPA appointed doctors
Look fwd to the results!

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: If the NFL truly acted in the best interest of Jalen Hurts, one of its most decorated and well-known players, an investigation should substantiate that, our columnist writes. The league and the Eagles should have nothing to hide.
https://t.co/8K2p7vvmWW

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Lots to say on @PatMcAfeeShow today
Thanks for the chance to discuss

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

"This is clearly bad optics but that doesn't mean the fact pattern behind it was bad..

I welcome this Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles situation being sorted out" ~ @ProFootballDoc

#PMSLive

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

The entire Jalen Hurts timeline hinges on one distinction: DVT or superficial vein thrombosis?

If DVT was diagnosed before London, he should not have played. If it was only SVT, clearing him met medical standards.

That distinction matters. @PatMcAfeeShow

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Yes, @PatMcAfeeShow. Jalen Hurts should have the opportunity to resume his NFL career once treatment is complete.

The immediate issue is anticoagulation. He’ll likely need blood thinners for 3-6 months and cannot play while taking them.

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

On to chat #JalenHurts shortly

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

Hello beautiful people..

IT IS WATT WEDNESDAY #PMSLive

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

As more facts come out:
#JalenHurts evaluated by independent @ClevelandClinic doctors in London.
The long-time @Browns medical group no longer takes care of the team in Cleveland so truly completely independent from @NFL.

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Let's get the facts
Nothing wrong with the truth
@NFLPA has the right to do that
I want to hear from #JalenHurts too

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Worth a read!
Great (and free) article from @SandoNFL

[Mike Sando @SandoNFL]

The story I’ve always wanted to do—taking you on a wild ride inside #NFL headsets on game day. Buckle up!

With @JourdanRodrigue & our amazing graphics team

https://t.co/0YCITVGuE2

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Lots of #FakeNews
Hurts was never told not to sleep
No sleep has already been debunked
Let's see truth about SVT vs DVT and when

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Key is this: 🎯
If there was a deep vein clot in London, what @eagles did was WRONG & dangerous!
If only superficial clot, then defensible/appropriate 🤷‍♂️
Let the facts play out

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[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Key is this: 🎯
If there was a deep vein clot in London, what @eagles did was WRONG & dangerous!
If only superficial clot, then defensible/appropriate 🤷‍♂️
Let the facts play out

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

From my vantage point:
Bad optics but no obvious wrong doing
Not pulling back the curtain just makes it worse
Creates the conspiracy theories
No reason to be afraid of an investigation

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

From my vantage point:
Bad optics but no obvious wrong doing
Not pulling back the curtain just makes it worse
Creates the conspiracy theories
No reason to be afraid of an investigation

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Let's get the facts
Nothing wrong with the truth
@NFLPA has the right to do that
I want to hear from #JalenHurts too

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

Let's get the facts
Nothing wrong with the truth
@NFLPA has the right to do that
I want to hear from #JalenHurts too

[Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo]

Statement from the @NFLPA:

“The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received. Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred. Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward.”

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

@mjh08247 Nope. @steelers doctor did the surgery. Current @eagles doctor was dropped and no liability.

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

My understanding is the Super Bowl winning head team physician that was replaced has returned after several different doctor iterations in between 🤷‍♂️

[Ryan Paganetti @RyanPaganetti]

Have no idea really what took place here. When I was with the Eagles and we won the Super Bowl, the team surprisingly moved on from/changed the medical + athletic training staff in the months right after. Timing seemed odd.

At some point in the next year or two they made even more changes, replacing the replacements. I don’t know much about why, but it was frustrating as someone receiving good medical care to have to change doctors and not have stability.

Think they have made even more changes recently. It is confusing on what the reporting structure is and who would make the final determination that he can play.

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

@mmtorres34 Good thing
@eagles realized their mistake