Last week, Jalen Hurts signed a massive new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles that made him the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL. But some recent comments that he’s made about his recent contract seem to have drawn quite a few negative reactions from the NFL world.
On Monday morning, Jalen Hurts conducted a press conference with reporters where he discussed his new contract extension with the team. During the media availability, Hurts was asked about his decision not to seek a fully-guaranteed deal from the team. And during his answer, he implied that he was selflessly giving the team a discount with his new contract to allow them to sign more talent around him, according to James Palmer.
“#eagles QB Jalen Hurts was asked why he didn’t want a fully guaranteed contract. Hurts went on to say when you look at the best teams in the league ‘it takes a village.’ Hurts added that they have something special building in Philly.” Palmer said in a tweet on Monday.
#eagles QB Jalen Hurts was asked why he didn’t want a fully guaranteed contract. Hurts went on to say when you look at the best teams in the league “it takes a village”. Hurts added that they have something special building in Philly.
“Money is nice. Championships are better.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 24, 2023
Hurts then had a blunt message: “Money is nice. Championships are better.”
Obviously, these comments caused quite a stir in the NFL world with plenty of people pointing out that it’s insane for the highest-paid player in the history of the league to act like he was giving his team a discount. Not only that but whether or not the contract is fully guaranteed has no impact on the salary cap going forward.
Hurts was blasted for the quote.
https://twitter.com/ClappedDan/status/1650519794284744704?s=20
Good answer to the question, I suppose. But let's not act like he gave the Eagles a discount here lol https://t.co/YNE8MrffZ0
— Marcus Whitman (@TFG_Football) April 24, 2023
The highest paid player in NFL history is talking like he took a hometown discount 🙄 https://t.co/iRkfbnf3gi
— Richard B. (@COOLLANEHERO) April 24, 2023
Fully guaranteed has nothing to do w/ ability to sign other players.
He signed a contract w/ a league high APY… https://t.co/MoUuSvFrWf— Daniel Rees (@DPRees8) April 24, 2023
And Hurt was very unlikely to get a fully guaranteed deal even if he played hardball https://t.co/wgF0v6IceX
— Kevin Cole (@KevinCole___) April 24, 2023
I just want to point out that this does not impact getting your deal gtd
If it takes a village…then sign for less money https://t.co/fhbPYd8jqv
— Broke Baby Daddy (@MrPeoplesInc) April 24, 2023
Hurts didn’t get a fully guaranteed contract, but to insist he gave a hometown discount to help his team is laughable.
