Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is known by many to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL despite his talent tending to be overlooked. However, Offensive tackle Jordan Mailata could care less about what others outside the organization think of his star teammate and squad.
That honor has obviously belonged to running back Saquon Barkley, who threatened the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season. Accordingly, Hurts threw just 18 touchdown passes this season—and his 193.5 passing yards per game were his fewest since his rookie year in 2020.
Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata unleashed a fiery defense of Jalen Hurts amid criticism of his evolving role in Philadelphia's offense as the team prepares for the NFC Championship Game.
The NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders is getting closer and closer and Jalen Hurts' status is trending after Joe Whitt Jr.'s comments, Nick Sirianni and Jordan Mailata responded in a forceful manner.
Winning is the only thing for Jalen Hurts. Doesn't matter how it gets done, as long as his team emerges with a victory. Sunday's NFC Championship was sweeter than most. Not for the 55 points or the eight offensive touchdowns the Philadelphia Eagles put up in blowing out the Washington Commanders,
Jalen Hurts flashed a rare smile when Nick Sirianni screamed on the podium after the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC championship game: “All he does is win.”
Nick Sirianni tension from last season simmers more calmly, the two nonetheless continue to tell different stories about their partnership.
Philadelphia are heading to the Super Bowl once again after the Eagles brushed aside Washington in their NFC Championship clash.
Jordan Mailata strongly defended his star quarterback Jalen Hurts by affirming the Eagles are focused on titles, not outside noise.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said his injured left knee is "progressing" but he does anticipate wearing a brace for Sunday against the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Jalen Hurts came up big in the NFC Championship Game to lead the Eagles back to the Super Bowl while quieting his doubters in the process.