Category: Jalen Hurts

Eagles OC Kellen Moore likes the advantages gained from using Jalen Hurts in the run game

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore plans to take advantage of using Jalen Hurts in the run game

Jalen Hurts is one of the most accomplished rushing quarterbacks in NFL history through year five in the league, and Kellen Moore won’t discount that unique dual-threat talent. Hurst is still incredibly influential in short-yardage and goal-line situations, and the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator recently discussed the advantages of using Hurts in the running game.

“Yeah, certainly it’s been an excellent factor that Jalen has been able to utilize just being an extra guy in the run game. Certainly, something we want to continue to build off of.” “I think there is an element of just finding the games, finding the situations that are right to best suit when we utilize that.”

“But it’s a great strength of Jalen.” “He does an excellent job, and he’s a brilliant runner.” “I think that’s a critical factor to that, that he’s smart with the ball, he’s smart with when to make those decisions, and I think he protects himself pretty well.”

According to Reuben Frank, over the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Hurts had the 6th-most 10-yard runs in the league (55) and 20-yard runs (14).

Last year, he ranked 34th with just 11 yards of at least 10 yards and 53rd with one 20-yard carry.

With Hurts now healthy after nursing a knee injury in 2023, his dual-threat ability, coupled with Saquon Barkley’s explosive running ability, should free up more one-on-one opportunities on the outside for A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert.

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Jalen Hurts refutes reports of conflict with Nick Sirianni; Says relationship is in a great place

Jalen Hurts says his relationship with Nick Sirianni is great

Day 1 of the Eagles training camp turned into a platform for clearing the air of any misconceptions before a journey towards the postseason begins.

After months of discussions and articles about their relationship, head coach Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts clarified that they are on the same page and have a solid relationship.

Hurts commented after The Athletic reported that his relationship with coach Nick Sirianni had been strained during the last season.

The Inquirer reports that Hurts acknowledged that the 1-6 finish to last season challenged the dynamic between him and Sirianni and that, at times, they were not on the same page. Still, having both men squash the rumors was a significant need for an Eagles team looking to mentally move on from last season.

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Jalen Hurts Foundation to address needs of 100 remaining Philadelphia schools without air conditioning

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Jalen Hurts Foundation plan to provide air conditioners to 100 Philadelphia city schools

Jalen Hurts has settled in Philadelphia, and his work across the city has been unmatched since he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

The Eagles star quarterback signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring and put his new money to work, looking to impact the community. In May, Hurts donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools.

Now, the Jalen Hurts Foundation plans to address the needs of the nearly 100 remaining schools without air conditioners.

Hurts previously provided $200,000 worth of air conditioners to ten Philly schools: Clara Barton, Gloria Casarez, Castor Gardens, D. Newlin Fell, Thomas Finletter, Fliter Academic Plus, Benjamin Franklin/Science Leadership Academy, Edward Gideon, Abram Jens, and T. Roosevelt. The district listed these schools as earmarked for new air conditioning units.

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Eagles training camp: Highlights from Day 1 of practice

After months of waiting, and stories about Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni, the Eagles returned to the NovaCare Complex, for their first training camp practice of 2024. New additions like Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Quinyon Mitchell took …

After months of waiting, and stories about Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni, the Eagles returned to the NovaCare Complex, for their first training camp practice of 2024.

New additions like Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Quinyon Mitchell took the field on Wednesday, while rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean will miss three weeks with a hamstring injury.

Here are highlights from Day 1 of action.

WATCH: Eagles star QB announces the creation of the Jalen Hurts Foundation

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts announced the creation of the Jalen Hurts Foundation on the principles of “service, mentorship, and progression.”

Jalen Hurts is one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history, and the Eagles star is prepared to spread some of that wealth after creating the Jalen Hurts Foundation.

Philadedlphia’s fifth-year quarterback made the announcement just hours before the Eagles reported to the NovaCare Complex for training camp.

The non-profit was founded on the principles of “service, mentorship, and progression.”

The Jalen Hurts Foundation was founded out of years of service and overwhelming gratitude to the communities that have generously become a home away from home for Jalen. Its mission is to strengthen communities by servicing and advancing the youth. This will be done by providing resources and support programs to create positive role models among our youth. There is an opportunity to encourage and nurture our youth to pursue their passions and it is a privilege to use our platform to do so.

The move comes almost a year after Hurts donated $200K to the Philadelphia School District for 300 air conditioning units in 10 local schools.

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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley admits he’s motivated to prove naysayers wrong

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he’s motivated by wanting to be great and prove the naysayers wrong

The Eagles are just eight days from reporting to the NovaCare Complex for the fourth training camp under current head coach Nick Sirianni. Saquon Barkley has always been a diligent worker, and the seventh-year veteran will enter 2024 with added motivation after being doubted by the Giants, media members, and some pundits alike.

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Barkley has spent the off-season and most of the summer training for a critical preseason and told E.J. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer that he’s focused on “turning negative interactions into positives” while “proving the naysayers wrong.”

“Anyone that tells you that you don’t get motivation from naysayers is lying,” Barkley told Smith. “You see everything. Even if you block it out, you make stuff up in your head. The motivation comes from me wanting to be great, having a purpose, being passionate about the game, and wanting to win championships and become a Hall of Fame player.

“Right now in my career, I’m far from that. But I feel like if I finish my second [half of] my career strong, I’m going to be able to put my name in that book.”

Barkley has rushed for 5,211 yards with 35 touchdowns and caught 288 passes for 2,100 yards with 16 touchdowns in 74 career games after being drafted out of Penn State. Playing with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Jalen Hurts, Barkley should improve on the 962 yards rushing with six touchdowns, and 41 catches for 280 yards with four scores.

Jalen Hurts lands outside the top 10 as execs, coaches, and scouts rank NFL’s top QBs

NFL Coaches, Executives, and Scouts Don’t Think Jalen Hurts is a Top 10 Quarterback in 2024 after Eagles star was left off an ESPN ranking

Jalen Hurts is not feeling the love. A year after landing just outside the top five, the Eagles star has dropped tremendously in an ESPN ranking of the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL by executives, coaches, and scouts.

Voters provide their best 10 players at a position, then we compile the results and rank candidates based on number of top-10 votes, composite average and dozens of interviews, with research and film study help from ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen. In total, nearly 80 voters submitted a ballot on at least one position, and in many cases all positions. Additional voting and follow-up calls with those surveyed help us break any ties.

Hurts earned honorable mentions this summer, landing behind Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and Brock Purdy, among others.

After a Year 3 star turn that garnered a Super Bowl appearance and a $255 million contract, Hurts’ play dipped in 2023. His QBR ranking fell from fourth (68.3) to 12th (60.1). His 15 interceptions were so uncharacteristic that the total nearly matched that of his first three years combined (18). A knee injury that he tried his best to manage clearly affected him, according to several evaluators.

“He was playing hurt,” an NFC executive said. “The Eagles tried to downplay that, but he didn’t look right. He wasn’t the same runner he was in the past, and passing the ball was tough for him.” Added an AFC scout: “He’ll always be in that 7-12 range, depending on how productive he is each year.”

The turnovers were a significant problem, but Hurts was still stout during the 2023 season.

In 17 regular season games, Hurts completed 65.4 percent of his passes for 3,858 yards and a career-high 23 touchdowns. He also added 15 rushing touchdowns, setting a new NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season, matching Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Hurts also broke multiple franchise records – establishing team records in total yards (4,463) and total touchdowns (38) while finishing second in the league in total scores behind Allen (42).

Eagles have 7th most amount of dead money salary cap hits in NFL for 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles $50 million in dead salary cap is the 7th most in the NFL

The Eagles have $27,451,062 in available cap space right now but could have a ton more if not for a $50 million dead salary cap hit that places Philadelphia among the top seven in the NFL, per Over The Cap.

The Eagles traded Haason Reddick this offseason and released Avonte Maddox before re-signing him at a lower salary. Other former Eagles included in the dead money are Marcus Mariota ($3,068,000), Kevin Byard ($1,386,000), Derek Barnett ($4,004,766), and Kyron Johnson ($104,964).

Additional money and salary cap space have been taken away after the retirements of Jason Kelce ($8,678,000) and Fletcher Cox ($4,200,000).

WATCH: A.J. Brown is set to take the iron sharpens iron approach with Quinyon Mitchell

A.J. Brown set to take the iron sharpens iron approach with Quinyon Mitchell as he looks to have the rookie backup his trash talk 

Philadelphia landed a complete baller in Quinyon Mitchell, and the quiet rookie cornerback seems to do his most talking when he’s on the field.

An All-American at Toledo who turned down NIL deals to stay loyal, Mitchell has a fan in Brandon Graham, and he’s garnered the attention of All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown. During Day 2 of the Eagles minicamp, Brown told a hilarious story about Mitchell’s first words to him being a bit of trash talk.

Mitchell spent four seasons at Toledo, playing 46 games (40 starts). Mitchell racked up some impressive numbers at cornerback: 6 Interceptions, 2 Interceptions returned for touchdowns, 122 tackles, 46 Passes defended, and 6.5 Tackles for loss. Mitchell led the FBS with 25 passes defended in 2022 and ended his career with the most passes defended in program history.

Kelee Ringo is going to put up a fight, but Mitchell will start as CB2 opposite Darius Slay.

Eagles 2024 OTAs: Photos from Day 5 of practice

The Eagles kicked off the next phase of their offseason program this week with OTAs at the NovaCare Complex and we have the best photos from Day 5 of practice

The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the next phase of their offseason program this week with organized team activities at the NovaCare Complex.

Philadelphia conducted their fifth practice of OTAs on Thursday, which was open to the media and allowed some glimpses at star quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver A.J. Brown, running back Saquon Barkley and the team’s rebuilt defense that made a strong impression.

Here’s a look at some photos from Thursday’s practice:

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