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James Hurst Announces Retirement From Football

Veteran offensive tackle James Hurst announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, marking the end of a 10-year professional career. The 32-year-old was originally undrafted out of North Carolina in the 2014 class and signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent. He spent six seasons with Baltimore before four campaigns with the New Orleans Saints. Hurst played in 150 games with 95 starts, so he clearly exceeded expectations and is a feel-good story for undrafted prospects.

Apr 24, 2024 4:18 PM EST

James Hurst May Be Cut Loose This Offseason

The Athletic's Larry Holder lists New Orleans Saints offensive guard/tackle James Hurst as a potential salary cap casualty this offseason. At the start of the offseason, the Saints sat around $83 million in the red, according to Over the Cap. Hurst and linebacker Demario Davis are the only two players who would give the Saints 2024 salary cap relief of more than $3 million each on their entire roster. Releasing Hurst would free up around $4.2 million, so he's one of the most obvious salary cap casualties for the team. The 32-year-old veteran missed two games in 2023 due to an ankle injury but was New Orleans' starting left tackle when healthy. The 10-year NFL veteran has been with the Saints for the last four seasons after spending the first six years of his career with the Baltimore Ravens.

Mar 4, 2024 10:44 PM EST

James Hurst Questionable To Return Sunday

New Orleans Saints left guard James Hurst (ankle) is questionable to return versus the Houston Texans in Week 6. He had played the bulk of New Orleans' offense snaps this season but was expected to play a reserve role with Andrus Peat (groin) active Sunday. Peat should continue to handle the bulk of left guard snaps with Hurst sidelined.

Oct 15, 2023 2:22 PM EST

Set to play Sunday

Hurst (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday and does not carry a game designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Nov 25, 2022 8:16 PM EST

Sitting out Sunday

Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Nov 18, 2022 1:08 PM EST

Won't return Sunday

Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Nov 13, 2022 11:55 AM EST

All set for Week 1

Hurst (foot) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Sep 8, 2022 7:25 AM EST

Hopes to return soon

Coach Dennis Allen said after Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers that he believes Hurst (foot) will return "sooner than later," Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Aug 26, 2022 8:34 PM EST

Dealing with foot injury

Hurst is dealing with a foot injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Aug 17, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Active against Packers

Hurst (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Sep 12, 2021 12:21 PM EST

Misses practice Friday

Hurst missed practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Packers due to a knee injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Sep 10, 2021 8:40 PM EST

Multi-year deal with Saints

Hurst signed a three-year contract with the Saints on Monday,

Mar 15, 2021 6:21 PM EST

Has roster exemption lifted

Hurst, who is active Monday against the Chargers, had his roster exemption lifted prior to the game, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Oct 12, 2020 7:41 PM EST

Shifts to exempt list

Hurst completed his four-game suspension and was placed on the exempt list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Oct 5, 2020 3:04 PM EST

Heads to Big Easy

Hurst (suspension) signed a one-year deal with the Saints on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

May 27, 2020 5:53 PM EST

Released by Baltimore

The Ravens have released Hurst.

Mar 16, 2020 1:51 PM EST

Gets four-game PED suspension

Hurst will be suspended for the first four games of the 2020 regular season for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Feb 14, 2020 12:35 PM EST