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Andy Richardson: Drafting quarterbacks
We had our annual Experts Draft last night. You're gonna have to wait for the magazine to see how it turned out, but I'll talk about some elements every so often until then. One that prompted some discussion during the draft was when to take a quarterback. more »
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens finally agree to five-year extension
Star Baltimore quarterback LAMAR JACKSON and the Ravens have agreed in principle to a five-year contract extension. Negotiations have been ongoing for about two years, with the breakthrough finally coming on… More the first day of the 2023 NFL Draft. Jackson reportedly is now the highest-paid player in NFL history. His deal is supposedly worth $260 million, for an average of $52 million per year. It tops the extension recently signed by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback JALEN HURTS. As part of the deal, Jackson will receive $185 million in total guarantees, which is $6 million more than Hurts received. Less
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Eagles, QB Hurts agree to massive 5-year contract extension
The Philadelphia Eagles announced earlier this week that quarterback JALEN HURTS and the team have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension through the 2028 NFL season. The five-year, $255… More million contract extension makes Hurts the highest-paid player on an annual basis in NFL history. Hurts’ deal has just over $179 million in guarantees and includes the chance to earn an additional $15 million in incentives, meaning he can make over $278 million through 2028. Less
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Factoid: Jalen Hurts
I think we’re going to see less running and more passing out of Jalen Hurts this year. He’s evolved as a passer, and I think they’ll want to lean into that. more »
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Eagles sign free agent QB Mariota
The Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with veteran free agent quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million. Mariota, 29, started the first 13 games of… More the 2022 season for the Atlanta Falcons before being benched for rookie quarterback DESMOND RIDDER. In Philadelphia, Mariota seems to have a skill set closer to starting quarterback JALEN HURTS than previous backup GARDNER MINSHEW. With Minshew now in Indianapolis, Mariota will get the call should Hurts miss any time. Less
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Colts sign free agent QB Minshew
The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW, who joins the team after spending the past two years backing up JALEN HURTS with the Philadelphia Eagles. Minshew reunites with his… More former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, new Colts head coach Shane Steichen. Minshew is a former sixth-round pick who has had his moments in the NFL, but who is most likely suited to a backup role. Less
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Eagles announce new offensive, defensive coordinators
The Philadelphia Eagles promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator on Tuesday, while also announcing that the team has hired Sean Desai to be the new defensive coordinator. The 36-year-old… More Johnson is a former college quarterback who has been instrumental in the development of JALEN HURTS the past two seasons. Desai, meanwhile, spent the 2022 season as Pete Carroll’s associate head coach and defensive assistant in Seattle. He will be tasked with maintaining the level of play on the Eagles’ elite defense. Less
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Around the NFL: Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts was an effective goal-line runner last year, but the league may change its rules to make him less effective in that part of the field. Specifically, it could outlaw Philadelphia’s rugby scrum short-yardage formation – the so-called “Tush Push”. more »
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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule
The NFC is the lesser of the two conferences right now. The Eagles have that working in their favor. But everything else indicates it will be difficult for them to make it back to the big game. more »
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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule
I heard it suggested a couple of times on podcasts this week that the Eagles have benefited from playing an easy schedule – that their defense hasn’t really been tested. Nobody would argue that their playoff run has been pretty comfortable, with home games against the Giants and a 49ers team playing without its top 3 quarterbacks. more »
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Factoid: Jalen Hurts
Perhaps the biggest uncertainty when previewing the Super Bowl involves Jalen Hurts' shoulder. He injured it back in Week 15, and although he was able to suit up for Week 18 and both playoff games, it's fair to wonder if he's fully healthy. We don't really know. more »
Factoid: NFC title game
Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts go head-to-head today, and it’s the youngest-ever matchup of quarterbacks in a conference championship game. They’re both under 25. more »
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Eagles QB Hurts not listed on injury report
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said before Tuesday’s practice that quarterback JALEN HURTS would fully participate in the team’s walkthrough and that Hurts’ shoulder is in much better shape than… More it was in Week #18 of the regular season. Hurts added later Tuesday that he is “feeling good” ahead of the team’s Divisional Round playoff matchup against the New York Giants. Less
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Eagles QB Hurts plays through pain in return
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback JALEN HURTS returned to action in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after missing two games with a shoulder sprain. Hurts did not look like his usual… More self, and head coach Nick Sirianni said after the game that his quarterback was “hurting bad”. Hurts played through pain throughout the game, but the Eagles secured the top overall seed in the NFC and he should now have some extra time to heal. Less
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Hurts to return for Eagles Week #18 game vs. Giants?
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. BROWN stopped short of saying that quarterback JALEN HURTS will play in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, but the star wideout said that the… More team is “excited” to have Hurts back. Hurts was limited in practice for the second consecutive day, but it sounds like Brown is providing fantasy owners with a big clue for Sunday’s game. Less
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