Eagles Rumors: Jalen Hurts Is 'the Most Athletic Player on the Field,' Says NFL Exec

Jalen Hurts has the Philadelphia Eagles back in the playoff hunt, and opposing teams are taking notice of the quarterback's impact on the field.

"The quarterback is hard to defend and the most athletic player on the field, who is hard to tackle," an NFL executive told Mike Sando of The Athletic.

Hurts showcased this ability in Sunday's win against the New Orleans Saints, totaling 69 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

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The second-year quarterback has 618 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season to go with his 2,306 passing yards and 13 passing touchdowns.