Former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts got into the game last weekend as the actual quarterback for the first time this year. He had previously come in for gadget plays and designed runs, but this was an actual opportunity to run the offense.
He did some good things, including throwing his first career touchdown pass, and it was enough to be given the reigns to Philadelphia’s offense. Hurts has been named the new starting quarterback per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is naming Jalen Hurts his new starting quarterback and the rookie will start Sunday vs. the New Orleans Saints, sources tell @mortreport and me. Carson Wentz now will backup Hurts.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 8, 2020
This was a move that many have discussed for weeks now as the Eagles continued to slip down the standings behind the shaky play of quarterback Carson Wentz. Philadelphia selected Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.
A Heisman runner-up last year at Oklahoma, Hurts is now the third Sooner quarterback to be a current NFL starter along with Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray.
Hurts’ debut start will be this Sunday afternoon as Philadelphia hosts New Orleans.
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