Jalen Hurts doesn't mince words on reports of Eagles QB wanting to run the ball less amid offensive struggles

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Jalen Hurts doesn't mince words on reports of Eagles QB wanting to run the ball less amid offensive struggles

Jalen Hurts has been under constant criticism over the past few weeks. Now, according to new reports, it seems like the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is not interested in running the ball as he used to on the field.

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However, during Thursday's press conference, Hurts refuted these reports and shut down the narrative that he does not want to participate in his team's designed run game.

"How did we come to that conclusion or rationalize that?" Hurts said. "I've always been focused on doing whatever it takes to win and I've always put my energy on trying to bring the gameplan and the strategy to life, so I'll continue to do that."
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Previously, The Athletic's Diana Russini reported that several players and members of the coaching staff were frustrated with Jalen Hurts because of his approach to the offense.

Apart from this, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback has also been in the spotlight for his alleged feud with wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has expressed his displeasure with the Eagles offense in 2025. So far, in 11 games, he has tallied 699 yards and six touchdowns receiving.

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Nick Sirianni and his team are currently on a two-game losing streak following last week's 24-15 loss at home to the Chicago Bears. Despite this, they sit on top of the NFC East with an 8-4 record. In 12 games, Hurts has recorded 2,514 yards and 19 TDs passing, along with 329 yards and eight TDs rushing.


Jason Kelce shares his honest thoughts on Jalen Hurts' reduced rushing game

Retired Eagles star Jason Kelce believes that Jalen Hurts should focus on running the ball more often on the field/.

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On Wednesday on "SportsRadio 94WIP," he said that this tactic gives the team an advantage on the offense.

"It's an unquestioned advantage to be able to do quarterback runs," Kelce said. "I would like to see them do more (QB) runs, I'm not going to lie.
"You get such better angles, the numbers are better, it makes life easy. It's almost like cheating. And it's a big reason why the Eagles have been successful on the ground game throughout Hurts' tenure."
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Last week against the Bears, Jalen Hurts completed 19 of 34 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles are next scheduled to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.

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