Tag: Jalen Hurts

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) holds the NFC Championship trophy after a victory in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jalen Hurts one of TIME’s 100 most influential people

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025.

The Super Bowl LIX MVP guided the Eagles to a lopsided 40-22 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9.

Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, a five-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees, wrote the introductory piece on Hurts for the publication.

“We connected shortly after (the Super Bowl), and the only thing he asked about was insight on going back and winning again,” Jeter wrote. “Sometimes people win, then exhale. Jalen is not exhaling. He’s embracing the next challenge. Win or lose, Jalen’s resilience and determination offer all of us something to admire.”

Hurts, 26, whose Eagles lost a heartbreaker to Kansas City in Super Bowl LVII, threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 72 yards and a score in February’s rematch in New Orleans.

The NFL MVP runner-up in 2022, Hurts has compiled a 46-20 record as a starter in the regular season with 140 total touchdowns (85 passing, 55 rushing TDs) in 77 games.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) warms up before playing against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol from Dec. 22 hit

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is not yet cleared from concussion protocol and his status for the NFC wild-card playoff matchup with the Green Bay Packers could be up in the air until later this week.

Head coach Nick Sirianni said the Eagles had “no new information” Monday on Hurts, who has been out since suffering the head injury Dec. 22 against the Washington Commanders.

Because the Eagles had no scheduled practice Monday or Tuesday, the next update on Hurts’ status would come Wednesday with the first practice and injury report of the postseason.

Hurts was a nonparticipant on the injury and practice report last week, but likely would’ve been held out for the regular-season finale even if healthy. Running back Saquon Barkley, wide receivers A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith and offensive linemen Landon Dickerson, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata were all inactive last week.

Hurts completed 20 of 34 passes for 278 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Eagles’ Week 1 win over the Packers in Brazil.

Sirianni would not confirm whether Hurts was at the team facility or able to participate in meetings or film study during the team media session on Monday.

Tanner McKee started the Week 18 win over the New York Giants. Sirianni wouldn’t declare his depth chart at the position or give into questions about whether McKee might’ve moved ahead of Kenny Pickett as the QB2 in Philadelphia.

“We have a lot of confidence in both guys,” he said.

McKee completed 27 of 41 passes for 269 yards with two touchdowns and zero turnovers against the Giants.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Eagles QB Kenny Pickett expects to be ‘ready to go’ vs. Cowboys

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If Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they’ll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal.

Hurts remains in concussion protocol while also dealing with a finger injury on his non-throwing hand. He did not practice on Thursday, but QB2 Pickett (ribs) was a full participant.

Pickett told reporters after practice Thursday that he expects to be able to play. He “tested out some different things padding-wise” in anticipation of being on the field Sunday against visiting Dallas, when the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title with a victory.

“It is what it is. Just something I’m going to have to deal with,” Pickett said. “So, yeah, I’ll be ready to go for Sunday.”

Hurts was injured last Sunday in the Eagles’ loss to the Washington Commanders. His head hit the turf while being tackled by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner.

Hurts connected on just 1 of 4 passes for 11 yards before he exited the game. Pickett took over and produced 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 14-of-24 passing as Washington rallied to beat Philadelphia 36-33.

It was later revealed that Pickett hurt his ribs during the game.

“I think after a couple more days, getting a chance to kind of rest it a little bit more, go do some rehab, I’ll be good for Sunday,” Pickett said.

The only other quarterback on the Eagles’ roster is Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in 2023 who has yet to play a snap for them. Philadelphia signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad earlier Thursday.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) against Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) estimated as missing practice

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in concussion protocol and would not have practiced Wednesday, while his replacement, Kenny Pickett, would have been listed as a limited participant on the injury report because of a ribs issue.

The Eagles did not practice on Wednesday, so the report was an estimation of how the players would have been listed. Hurts exited Philadelphia’s 36-33 road loss to the Washington Commanders last Sunday due to a head injury, while Pickett sustained a rib injury.

Hurts, 26, also has a left finger injury listed on the report. The Eagles (12-3) host the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) on Sunday with a chance to clinch the NFC East title.

Also listed with an injury designation on Wednesday were linebacker Nakobe Dean (abdomen) and running back/returner Will Shipley (concussion protocol). Wide receiver Britain Covey (neck) and defensive end Bryce Huff (wrist) were estimated to be full participants. Covey has not played since the win over the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 1, while Huff is in the 21-day practice window to come off injured reserve.

Hurts has started all 15 games this season for Philadelphia and is 248 of 361 for 2,903 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Hurts also has rushed 150 times for 630 yards and an NFL co-leading 14 rushing scores.

Pickett, 26, has appeared in four games this season after the Eagles acquired him in March in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is 15 of 27 for 148 yards, one touchdown and one pick.

The Eagles have one other quarterback on their roster, Tanner McKee. A sixth-round pick in 2023 out of Stanford, McKee has yet to play a snap for Philadelphia.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Jayden Daniels rallies Commanders past Jalen Hurts-less Eagles

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Jayden Daniels threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder with six seconds remaining and the Washington Commanders beat the visiting Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday.

Philadelphia’s Jake Elliott hit a pair of late field goals to give the Eagles — who lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a concussion in the first quarter — a 33-28 lead with 1:58 remaining. Washington (10-5) then went 57 yards in nine plays and added the two-point conversion, a run by Jeremy McNichols.

Daniels finished 24-of-39 passing for 258 yards, a career-high five touchdowns and two interceptions. He ran nine times for 81 yards. Olamide Zaccheus had five catches for 70 yards and two scores as Washington won despite five turnovers.

Saquon Barkley had 29 carries for 150 yards and two scores for the Eagles (12-3), who had won 10 straight. Kenny Pickett was 14-of-24 for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception in relief of Hurts, and A.J. Brown caught eight passes for 97 yards and a score.

The Eagles led by seven at halftime and Elliott’s two third-quarter field goals made it 27-14.

On fourth-and-11 from the Eagles’ 41-yard line on the final play of the quarter, Daniels scrambled up the middle for 29 yards. Daniels then hit Zaccheaus for a 4-yard touchdown.

After a punt, Washington started at its own 13. Seven plays later, Daniels found a wide-open Zaccheaus for a 49-yard catch-and-run and suddenly the Commanders led 28-27.

The Eagles jumped out to an early lead. After the Commanders were stopped on fourth-and-1 at their own 49 on the opening drive, Barkley ran four times for 37 yards, capping the drive with a 2-yard touchdown.

Philadelphia started its next drive on the Washington 43 after Brian Robinson Jr. fumbled. Hurts ran 13 yards to the 21 but was tackled between linebackers Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner and left the game. Four plays later, Pickett hit A.J. Brown on a quick slant for a 4-yard touchdown.

Later in the quarter, Luvu intercepted Pickett’s pass at the Philadelphia 25 and Daniels soon connected with Crowder for a 6-yard score.

On the next drive, Barkley scampered around the left end and raced 68 yards for a touchdown and the lead was 21-7. Barkley finished the quarter with 109 yards rushing.

Washington used a 96-yard drive to pull within 21-14. Daniels hit Dyami Brown for 51 yards on the first play and later found Terry McLaurin for a 32-yard over-the-shoulder touchdown.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) warms up before playing against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) ruled out against Commanders

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left the game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday in the first quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion before being ruled out.

Hurts was injured by a tackle from Washington’s Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner at the end of an 11-yard run to the Washington 21. He briefly appeared about to return but was taken to the locker room. He was later ruled out for the rest of the game.

Back-up Kenny Pickett came on and completed the drive with a 4-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown.

The Eagles (12-2) are in pursuit of the top seed in the NFC, alongside the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, who are likewise 12-2. The Commanders (9-5) are in contention for an NFC wild-card berth.

–Field Level Media

Dec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) on the field after win against the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Report: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has broken finger on left hand

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts apparently has a broken finger on his left (non-throwing) hand, NFL Network reported on Sunday afternoon.

Hurts was seen arriving for the 11-2 Eagles’ home game Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) with a bandaged finger.

The quarterback was on the injury report for a finger issue but was a full participant at practice each day.

Hurts is active for Sunday’s game. The Eagles announced their inactive list: wide receiver Britain Covey (neck), cornerback Eli Ricks, offensive linemen Nick Gates, Trevor Keegan and Darian Kinnard, and third quarterback Tanner McKee.

Safeties Reed Blankenship (concussion) and Sydney Brown (knee) returned to the active list after missing games. Wide receiver Johnny Wilson, who was questionable because of an illness, also is active.

The Steelers’ inactives include star wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring), defensive back Cory Trice Jr., defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) and third quarterback Kyle Allen.

–Field Level Media

Oct 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrate their touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni attempts to diffuse QB-WR drama

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Drama brewing between Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown is much ado about nothing, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni suggested on Tuesday.

After the Eagles won their ninth game in a row on Sunday, Brown told reporters “passing” was the reason the offense wasn’t clicking as expected in the 22-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Defensive end Brandon Graham added fuel to the fire when he shared during a Monday radio appearance he doesn’t believe Hurts and Brown are as close as they had been in the past.

“I know that [Hurts] is trying and [Brown] could be a little better with how he responds to things. They were friends before this, but things have changed, and I understand that because life happens,” Graham said, before attempting to reframe his position with an apology to both players for “assuming that it was something it wasn’t.”

Sirianni on Tuesday said he can only judge what he sees first-hand daily, pointing out his QB and WR1 eat lunch together, openly communicate about the game plan and pray together before games.

Sirianni said he doesn’t believe Brown was pointing a finger at Hurts with his postgame comment on Sunday.

“I didn’t take it that way,” Sirianni told 94WIP in a radio appearance on Tuesday. “You can do anything and spin it any way. I took it as we want to get better as a passing attack. A.J. is part of the passing attack. And so, we all want to be better at it.

“Jalen and A.J. are both really outstanding people and both really outstanding players. I love that our players are wanting to get better and desire to get better, and that’s what we talk about all of the time — is how we get better and be able to do things that are special.”

Brown has 836 yards and four touchdowns this season after back-to-back 1,400-yard campaigns since he was acquired from the Tennessee Titans in 2022.

The Eagles are last in the NFL in pass attempts and Brown said he’s struggling to get into a rhythm.

But given the team’s success and a winning streak spanning multiple months, Philadelphia is determined to continue feeding running back Saquon Barkley. The NFL’s leading rusher, Barkley is first in the league with 266 carries and No. 1 in yards at 1,623.

Sirianni said he understands the buzz over the exchange and Brown’s outburst on the sideline. But he denied there should be a correlation to the 1-6 finish to the 2023 season when team chemistry was a sizzling topic of conversation.

“I see a lot of 2022 vibes,” Sirianni said, pointing to his Super Bowl team that lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. “You can look at what you see in one week, but I’m looking at the big picture and, again, I see it as everybody wants to get better.”

–Field Level Media