Jalen Hurts is officially off the market.
Not just as a quarterback—Hurts signed a $179.3 million deal with the Jalen Hurts in April 2023, keeping him with the team through 2028—but also in his personal life. This week, Hurts revealed to Essence magazine that he is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Bry Burrows.
“I knew a long time ago,” Hurts shared. “At this point in my life, it’s an irreplaceable feeling, and that’s what got us here.”
The couple, who met while Hurts was at Alabama, is now nearing the “1-yard line” in their relationship. In football terms, Hurts is still in pursuit of a Super Bowl ring, just as the Eagles look to recapture their former glory. Philadelphia will honor Nick Foles, who led them to their only Super Bowl win, during Monday night’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Foles, who retired this summer, achieved legend status after replacing an injured Carson Wentz and earning Super Bowl MVP honors for his performance in the Eagles’ 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in 2017.
Foles’ career is best remembered for the iconic “Philly Special” trick play, where he caught a touchdown pass during the Super Bowl, cementing his place in Eagles history.
Now, Hurts must carry the torch. After leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl two seasons ago, Hurts has been inconsistent, with the team going 2-6 over his last eight starts, including playoffs. In last week’s win over Green Bay in Brazil, Hurts threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns but was also intercepted twice. Reflecting on the game, Hurts admitted to making “two unwise decisions.” The Eagles need more from him if they want to chase another Super Bowl.
Kellen Moore isn’t too worried
Recently, Jalen Hurts’ performance has been inconsistent, and his two interceptions in the opener nearly cost the Eagles a win. Despite this, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore isn’t too worried. “Not overly concerned,” Moore said, noting that the mistakes were “outliers” based on Hurts’ usual play. He believes the team will adjust and improve going forward.
Hurts also fumbled a snap during the game, but part of the blame goes to new center Cam Jurgens, who replaced the retired Jason Kelce. “You’ve got to find a rhythm, you’ve got to find a flow,” Hurts said. “It’s about continuing to communicate over time.”
Hurts’ All-Pro numbers stood in stark contrast to Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, who struggled in his debut after signing a four-year, $180 million deal. Cousins, playing his first game since tearing his Achilles last year, threw for just 155 yards with two interceptions in an 18-10 loss to the Steelers. Reflecting on the disappointing start, Cousins said, “Games from 2013 still bother me. You care a lot, and when it doesn’t go how you wanted, it hurts.” He’s now focused on improving for Monday night.
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