Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255million contract extension with the Eagles last year, and there’s one activity that the franchise does not want him partaking in.
Earlier this week, Hurts had the chance to spend time with former President Barack Obama on a golf course, alongside teammate Saquon Barkley and owner Jeffrey Lurie.
Unlike the rest of the group, however, Hurts was unable to actually play golf, as he admitted this week that his contract prevents him from doing so.
Nonetheless, the quarterback admitted it was cool to see Obama, 63, in his element.
‘To see him out there enjoying himself and talking a little trash, that was cool,’ Hurts told reporters, via CBS Sports.
QB Jalen Hurts cannot golf due to a clause in his massive Philadelphia Eagles contract
He missed out on a chance to play with former President Barack Obama because of the deal
‘I told him he didn’t want these problems just yet. I can’t golf right now. By contract, I can’t golf.’
The two-time Pro Bowler added that Obama’s ‘day will come,’ as Barkley revealed that Hurt’s interest in golf was piqued by the outing.
‘I think he got the bug there,’ Barkley said. ‘I think he got to see how fun it is. It was kinda like relaxing too. To be able to get away and take your mind off the game, every little bit helps.
Hurts’ Eagles contract stands as the seventh-largest contract in NFL history, and the quarterback took the team to the Super Bowl in 2023.
After a bit of a shaky start this season, the quarterback has cleaned up his game of late as he’s thrown five touchdowns against zero interceptions in the last four games.
He also has seven rushing scores this season.
Philly has won three straight and will look to keep the momentum going against the Jaguars this weekend.
