Who Should I Start? Phillip Walker or Jalen Hurts

Tuesday, August 27, 8:02 PM

The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Dee Eskridge and released PJ Walker, linebacker Blake Lynch, cornerback Artie Burns and safety Marquise Blair on Tuesday. Injuries limited Eskridge to 24 games (zero starts) in his three seasons with Seattle after they took him in the second round (56th overall) out of Western Michigan. In those 24 games with the Seahawks, he had just 17 receptions (34 targets) for 122 yards and one touchdown. If the 27-year-old pass-catcher clears waivers, he could rejoin the team on their practice squad. Walker will hit the open market, which isn't surprising after the team added Sam Howell as the backup to starter Geno Smith this offseason. The 29-year-old appeared in six games (two starts) with the Cleveland Browns in 2023 and completed a career-low 48.6% of his passes for 674 yards, one TD and five interceptions.

Monday, January 13, 9:55 AM

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looked solid in his return from concussion protocol in Sunday's 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Facing a tough Packers defense, Hurts completed 13 of 21 passes (61.9%) for 131 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his composure and efficiency. He also added six rushes for 36 yards, proving the Eagles had no intention of limiting his involvement in the run game despite his recent injury. Hurts opened the game with six consecutive completions, including an 11-yard touchdown to Jahan Dotson on the Eagles' first drive. His biggest highlight came on a 24-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Goedert in the third quarter, a play that will undoubtedly make postseason highlight reels. Hurts' dual-threat capability will be crucial as the Eagles host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round next week.