Jalen Hurts’ speedy transformation is ‘like a movie’ for Eagles defense

Good luck catching up to Jalen Hurts this season. The Eagles’ star quarterback is drawing rave reviews from teammates and coaches alike for his perceived speed increase entering camp after taking a step back in 2025 from his Super Bowl-winning campaign the year prior. “I don’t know what it is but when I’m watching and I’m running [after him], it’s like a movie, it feels like I’m going slow,” Pro Bowl DT Jalen Carter said, according to ESPN. “He be moving man, he’s been working hard and he’s the one, for sure.” Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images There’s no tackling during training camp, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has no doubt that Hurts showed up