After overcoming the Super Bowl 57 heartbreak and defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 this past Sunday, Jalen Hurts’ narrative should theoretically be complete. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback blocked out the scrutiny, rose above the skepticism and claimed MVP honors in front of the biggest audience American sports has to offer. His stardom is now unquestioned.
But Hurts is not acting like a man who got over the hump. He wants to retain the painful yet powerful motivation that helped spur him and the Eagles to the Lombardi Trophy this season
Many fans are well aware by now that the 26-year-old uses the image of him walking through the confetti after KC’s 38-35 championship win versus Philly in 2023 as his phone’s screensaver. While appearing on “The Tonight Show,” Hurts revealed what he plans to do about his background following the most jubilant moment of his career.
“it’s like a little edge,” the 2022 Second-Team All-Pro told Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, per SportsRadio 94WIP. “I guess people anticipate me to change it when it’s just a wallpaper. It’s a humble reminder for me…. It’s going to remain. There’s no urgency to change it.”
