Jalen Hurts Named Philadelphia Eagles Starting QB
There's a new starting quarterback in Philadelphia.
Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced Tuesday that second-round rookie Jalen Hurts will start over Carson Wentz against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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
Hurts, the former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback, added a spark to a lifeless Eagles offense after taking over for Wentz in the third quarter of the team's 30-16 loss to the Packers.
Hurts went 5-for-12 for 109 yards, tossing a touchdown and interception. Hurts also added 29 yards on the ground.
For Wentz, it's a massive fall from grace.
The former No. 2 overall pick has been absolutely atrocious this season, leading the NFL in interceptions and sacks taken.
Wentz signed a four-year, $128 million extension with the Eagles in 2019. If Philadelphia decides to move on from him in the offseason, he'd account for a whopping $77 million cap hit.
With the Eagles' season falling apart, it's smart for them to see what they have in Hurts before deciding if they should select a quarterback in the upcoming draft.
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