Jalen Hurts has endured some bruising moments this season, but the hit that sent him on his back on Black Friday instantly became one of the most talked-about plays of Week 13.
During the Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears, Hurts was drilled by defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. long after releasing the ball, a collision that drew an immediate roughing-the-passer penalty and sparked questions about whether the league will step in with further punishment.
For a shaken Eagles team already grappling with offensive issues and locker-room noise, the moment only intensified the pressure.
Hurts responded the way he usually does: by getting up and dragging the offense down the field for a touchdown, connecting with AJ Brown on the next series. But the controversy didn’t fade when the points went on the board.
Under the NFL’s gameday accountability system, a first-time roughing-the-passer offense typically results in a fine of around $17,000. A second offense climbs above $23,000, an unwelcome figure Dexter may soon find in his mailbox.
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