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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Zach Ertz Reacts to Jalen Hurts' Personal Announcement on Monday
Zach Ertz Reacts to Jalen Hurts' Personal Announcement on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jalen Hurts is fresh off his Super Bowl MVP performance with the Philadelphia Eagles this past season, preparing for his sixth NFL campaign in 2025. Advertisement On Monday, Hurts took to social media to announce an exciting off-field project he's been working on. The 26-year-old quarterback is releasing a children's book titled "Better Than a Touchdown." The book, which Hurts authored, will release in the spring of 2026. "I am thrilled to announce my first children's book, 'BETTER THAN A TOUCHDOWN'!This has been a cherished dream of mine, and I hope it inspires young minds and readers of all ages to believe in themselves and never lose sight of their stores March 10, 2026 and available for preorder today (link in bio)," Hurts wrote in a post on Instagram. Fans flooded the comment section with reactions to this news. Even one of Hurts' former teammates, Zach Ertz, got in on the action. Advertisement "The boys need a copy," Ertz wrote. Ertz and his wife Julie have three sons: Madden, Kace and Kyren. Hurts and Ertz had just over one season of overlap as teammates in Philadelphia. Midway through Hurts' second season with the Eagles in 2021, the team traded Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals. This past season, Hurts and the Eagles took down Ertz and the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz celebrates with quarterback Jayden Horwedel-Imagn Images Hurts and the Eagles will begin their Super Bowl title defense with a Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Sep. 4. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts writes football-based children's book
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing his first children's book. Hurts announced the new work on social media Monday, posting a photo of the cover on X. It's called "Better Than a Touchdown" and is set to be released March 10. Pre-orders are available now. "It's always been a dream of mine to have my own children's book and today, that dream finally comes true," Hurts said in a video posted to X by the Philadelphia Eagles. "... With this book, I'm excited to extend some of my lessons learned throughout my journey to the next generation and hopefully it strikes a chord of resilience and encourages our kids, the reader, whomever, to believe in themselves. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the lessons learned in mentorships and books just like mine." The book was illustrated by Canadian artist Nneka Myers. Hurts, 26, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in February. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Better than a touchdown": Jalen Hurts debuts first children's book to inspire young readers in 2026
Jalen Hurts turns author with "Better than a touchdown," an inspiring children's book (Image via: Getty Images) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is set to release his debut children's book, Better Than a Touchdown, in March 2026. Published by Penguin Random House, the book aims to teach kids about teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving. It is now available for pre-order in hardcover at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Barnes & Noble. Jalen Hurts children's book 2026 release: 'Better than a touchdown' pre-orders open now Philadelphia Eagles star and Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts is expanding his impact off the football field with the upcoming release of his first children's book, Better Than a Touchdown. The book will be published by Penguin Random House and officially launches in March 2026. Illustrated by Nneka Myers, the story follows a young boy named Jalen who is excited to join his school's football team. But when the program is unexpectedly cut, Jalen and his friends must work together to find a solution. The story highlights key themes like leadership, teamwork, and perseverance—core values Hurts says shaped his own journey. 'It's a lot of hard work, a lot of love put into this book,' Hurts said during an appearance on The Today Show. 'It was very heartfelt, because without the lessons learned, I wouldn't be where I am today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo So I'm excited to extend those lessons to the next generation and hopefully uplift them, just as these lessons I've learned do the same for me." The hardcover edition is priced at $19.99 and is now available for pre-order through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Target. This release marks Hurts' first step into publishing and is the second children's book project from a Philadelphia Eagles player in 2025. Earlier this year, retired Eagles defender Brandon Graham launched BG's ABCs: Tackling Football and Life, co-authored with Lesley Van Arsdall. Also Read: NFL trade rumors: Falcons may deal $45M backup Kirk Cousins amid uncertainty around J.J. McCarthy Hurts' transition from Super Bowl MVP to published author positions him among a growing list of professional athletes using books to share meaningful life lessons with young readers. With Better Than a Touchdown, he aims to influence and inspire the next generation. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
