You can’t ban greatness, and on the heels of the NFL fining Jalen Hurts for wearing mismatch cleats against the Steelers in Week 15, the Eagles star quarterback is doing it again.
Knowing full well that Jordan Brand would cover the fine, Hurts again, donned the mismatched Kelly Green and Midnight Green Jordan cleats for the game against the Commanders in Washington.
Can’t stop Jalen “Two Shoes” Hurts
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 22, 2024
The NFL fined Hurts $5,628 for violating the league’s uniform and equipment rules in Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh.
Officially, Hurts was fined for wearing a shoe color other than one of the Eagles’ “Constitutional team colors.”
Nick DePaula reported that Hurts won’t be paying that fine or this week’s financial punishment. Jordan Brand will ensure their star quarterback keeps his money, similar to a move they made with Michael Jordan 40 years ago.
40 Years Apart: Jalen Hurts receives “banned” letter from NFL after wearing Air Jordans in violation of league’s uniform policy. He will be fined $5,628.
“We’re paying the fine,” Jordan Brand tells me. “You can’t ban greatness.”
Fine comes 40 years after Michael Jordan’s black… pic.twitter.com/EM63vrwwOq
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) December 20, 2024
Earlier in the season, Hurts turned heads when he was forced to wear one white Jordan and another Green Jordan cleat after having his foot stepped on and not wanting to miss a play.
