"Somebody in Eagles organization wanted this": Super Bowl-winning LB stays his ground over Jalen Hurts rift with A.J. Brown and locker room tension

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner didn't mince words when discussing the reports about Jalen Hurts frustrating his teammates and coaches. After The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that teammates weren't happy with Hurts' approach, Derrick Gunn reported that the coaches haven't appreciated Hurts playing his game instead of what they plan during the week.

Joyner joined Jason Whitlock on his "Fearless" show to share more details about these reports. On Monday, Joyner told SPORTSRADIO 94WIP that there was "some consternation" in the locker room and within the organization regarding Hurts.

During his conversation with Whitlock, the former linebacker reiterated what he had heard from Gunn, namely that the coaches were unhappy with Hurts' in-game decisions, which raised many eyebrows within the organization.

"I said, 'I'm not believing that,' and he (Gunn) looked at me, and he looked at everyone that was watching our show and said, 'Trust me,'" Joyner said. "Okay, now I know he's got connections into that building. So if you're upset, you're upset.

"You know, you can't get mad at me because the story got out. It's not my job to sit on it. It's newsworthy, so it's worth having a conversation about. Somebody in the Eagles organization wanted this out, and they made sure that it got out."

Joyner highlighted all the accomplishments Jalen Hurts has achieved for the team, including his success in his career, emphasizing that Hurts played two Super Bowls in three years, winning one and losing the other. Joyner insisted that it was hard for him to believe that Hurts' play caused so much frustration within the organization.

Jalen Hurts reacts to reports of frustrations with his style of play

On Wednesday, Jalen Hurts addressed rumors that his playstyle was causing issues with his teammates and coaches. The Super Bowl LIX champion said he will be under the spotlight regardless of how well or badly his team plays.

“I think it definitely does,” Hurts said, via NBC Sports. “I take a lot of the responsibility. I get a lot of attention when things are going well and when things are not going so well. I never run away from holding myself accountable and I think that’s exactly what I’ve taken the approach of doing."

Hurts said the offense could play better, but he is "proud" of the things they have done so far.