Eagles’ Jalen Hurts says massive extension won’t change focus: ‘Money is nice, championships are better’

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The Philadelphia Eagles made their commitment to quarterback Jalen Hurts well known last week after signing him to a massive five-year, $255 million extension, but for Hurts, the focus is still on doing what he came close to accomplishing this past season: a championship. 

Hurts, 24, on Monday addressed reporters for the first time since signing the lucrative deal, which includes $179.3 million in guaranteed money. 

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks off the stage after a news conference at the team's training facility in Philadelphia, Monday, April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

"First and foremost, I want to thank God for everything. His grace, His faithfulness, His favor in my life – He is deserving of every ounce of glory," Hurts said to begin his comments. 

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"I want to thank the Eagles organization, and really thank them for this opportunity – not only to lead this team but to lead this city. And Philadelphia is a very special place and a place that I want to be for a very long time." 

A 2020 second-round pick out of Oklahoma, Hurts took over the starting job in 2021 under head coach Nick Sirianni and led the Eagles to playoffs, where they eventually lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after winning the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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The following season, he led the Eagles to a 14-3 record in the regular season, throwing for 3,701 yards and rushing for 760 yards