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Jalen Hurts caught cursing at Eagles receivers in live mic moment vs. Rams

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Reilly, B. (2026, October 5). Jalen Hurts caught cursing at Eagles receivers in live mic moment vs. Rams. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/jalen-hurts-caught-cursing-at-eagles-receivers-vs-rams/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-05 · by Bridget Reilly

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During a recent NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Jalen Hurts was caught on live microphone yelling profanities at his receivers. This incident occurred after the Eagles had built an early lead but failed to score in the second half, ultimately losing the game despite Hurts’ calm demeanor during post-game interviews. The article highlights concerns about the team’s performance and locker room dynamics amid a growing list of injuries, with the Eagles now holding a 2-2 record and preparing for their upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
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During a Sunday game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Jalen Hurts was caught on a live mic cursing at receiver Dontayvion Wicks. This incident happened in the first quarter when Hurts shouted, “Get off the f–king ball! Come on!” at Wicks for not understanding his signals correctly. Fellow NFL player Tom Brady heard it and muttered, "Uh oh." The Eagles initially led 20-10 at halftime but failed to score in the second half as their offense struggled, failing to convert any third-down plays in the last two quarters. Hurts only threw for 93 yards, marking his first game below 100 passing yards since becoming an NFL starter. This event follows a viral moment from the previous week involving Hurts and another receiver, raising concerns about team chemistry amid ongoing offensive struggles and mounting injuries.

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“The articles discuss different aspects of the same game, but they describe separate incidents: one about poor execution and offensive woes, the other about a heated moment with receivers on the broadcast.”
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Eagles ORG · 4× Hurts PERSON · 4× Rams ORG · 2× A.J. Brown PERSON · 1× Brady PERSON · 1× Devonta Smith PERSON · 1× Fox ORG · 1× Jalen Hurts PERSON · 1× Kevin Burkhardt PERSON · 1× Tom Brady PERSON · 1×

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After the game, Hurts kept his cool demeanor when speaking to the media. “I think it’s less about being even-keeled and more about doubling down on the work,” Hurts said about the frustrating moments of losses, a growing injury list and a struggling offense.
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🔮 Both Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt heard it and couldn’t ignore it.
2026-10-05 · New York Post
Jalen Hurts caught cursing at Eagles receivers in live mic moment vs. Rams · assertive framing

Claims (22 extracted, 0 hedged)

The locker room vibes are in question yet again for the Eagles beyond the amount of injuries they have endured early this season. asserted
they → endure → injuries
Last year, it was seemingly an A.J. Brown mismatch that threw off a part of the offense. asserted
that → throw → offense
Last week, a viral moment between Jalen Hurts and Devonta Smith drew concern. asserted
moment → draw → concern
This week, it’s a hot mic moment for the quarterback who called out his receivers during their loss to the Rams on Sunday. asserted
who → ’ → Sunday
During the first quarter, Hurts was caught on the Fox broadcast yelling, “Get off the f–king ball! Come on!” toward his receivers while on the line of scrimmage. asserted
Hurts → catch → scrimmage
Both Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt heard it and couldn’t ignore it. asserted
Brady → hear → it
“Uh oh,” Brady muttered. asserted
Brady → mutter → ?
“That’s not good,” Burkhardt said. asserted
Burkhardt → ’ → ?
The Eagles got up to a 20-10 lead at the half, but the offense let the game get away as it failed to score in the second half in what was an alarming effort in the fourth game under first-year coordinator Sean Mannion. asserted
what → get → Mannion
They did not convert on a single third down in the second half nor on seven of 13 drives for the game. asserted
They → convert → game
Hurts only threw for 93 yards, failing to reach 100 passing yards for the first time in a game he started and finished. asserted
he → throw → game
The defense also failed to hold on to another lead as the Rams erased the 10-point deficit and scored 14 points in the fourth quarter. asserted
Rams → fail → quarter
After collecting wins against the Commanders and Titans, Philadelphia also let a first half lead slip away against the Bears and third-string quarterback Case Keenum in Week 3. asserted
lead → collect → Week
The depleted Eagles, down nine starting players including Saquon Barkley and Smith by the time the clock ran out on Sunday, are 2-2 and sit second in the NFC East behind the Giants (3-1). asserted
clock → deplete → Giants
After the game, Hurts kept his cool demeanor when speaking to the media. “I think it’s less about being even-keeled and more about doubling down on the work,” Hurts said about the frustrating moments of losses, a growing injury list and a struggling offense. asserted
Hurts → keep → losses
“Controlling the things that you can. asserted
you → control → things
This is a team that is building and finding its way. asserted
that → build → way
It’s obviously a work in progress. asserted
It → ’ → progress
“I have the utmost confidence in this team. asserted
I → have → team
I have the utmost confidence in this group. asserted
I → have → group
We just have to [inaudible] endure. asserted
We → have → ?
The Eagles are set to fly to London for a game against the Jaguars on Sunday. asserted
Eagles → set → Sunday
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