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Jordan Poyer questions Jalen Hurts' trust in clutch moments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:42 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jordan Poyer questions Jalen Hurts' trust in clutch moments

Summary

Former Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer expressed doubts about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' ability to perform under pressure during a discussion on ‘NFL on CBS.’ Poyer praised Hurts as a good player but emphasized he does not trust him to lead a comeback in critical game situations. Hurts faced scrutiny following a season where the Eagles were eliminated in the wild-card round of the playoffs after failing to defend their Super Bowl LIX title. Hurts will enter his seventh season with the Eagles, having been drafted in 2020. The Eagles are scheduled to face the New England Patriots in a preseason game on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

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•Jordan Poyer questions Jalen Hurts' clutch performance ability
•Hurts recorded 3,224 yards and 25 TDs last season
•Eagles were eliminated by the 49ers in wild-card playoffs
•Eagles face Patriots in preseason game on Saturday
•Hurts dodged question about A.J. Brown during practice

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8:42 AMYahoo Sports — “Not Somebody That I Would Trust”: Former Bills Safety Adds to Jalen Hurts Criticism With Blunt Take on QB

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has received widespread criticism following last season’s disappointing campaign. The Super Bowl LIX champions failed to defend their title and were eliminated by the 49ers in a wild-card playoff game.
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