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Tagged: Jalen Hurts (97 Results)

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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Mar
20

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 ofMore 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

Source: NBC Sports

Mar
20

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 hisMore 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

Source: Team Website

Mar
1

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-oldMore 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

Source: NFL.com

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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Jan
18

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 thanMore 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

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
9

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 usualMore 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

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
6

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 theMore 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

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
3

Eagles QB Hurts expected to play in season finale

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback JALEN HURTS is reportedly expected to play in Sunday’s season finale against the New York Giants. Hurts has been sidelined the last two weeks after suffering a shoulderMore sprain in the Eagles’ Week #15 win over the Chicago Bears. Sunday’s game could determine whether the Eagles keep the top seed in the NFC or drop to a Wild Card spot, an unthinkable scenario just a few weeks ago. Less

Source: Philly Voice

Dec
30

Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback JALEN HURTS returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since injuring his right throwing shoulder in Chicago on December 18th. Hurts missed last week’s game againstMore the Dallas Cowboys with a shoulder sprain and was a non-participant to start the week. He reportedly took reps ahead of backup quarterbacks GARDNER MINSHEW and IAN BOOK during Thursday’s practice, which seems to indicate Hurts is trending in the right direction. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
29

Eagles coach Sirianni keeps fantasy owners guessing

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback JALEN HURTS was listed as a non-participant in the first injury report of the week as the team held a walkthrough practice session on Wednesday. Eagles head coachMore Nick Sirianni was purposely elusive on Wednesday when asked about Hurts’ availability for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Sirianni was similarly elusive prior to last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys before eventually ruling Hurts out two days ahead of the kickoff. Less

Source: NBC Sports

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