ST.Jalen Hurts Slams Vikings After Viral Carson Wentz Video — “This League Forgot How to Protect Its Players”
In Philadelphia, loyalty runs deeper than championships — and Jalen Hurts just proved it again. For Eagles fans, this wasn’t just another viral NFL story. It was a moment that brought back memories, pride, and something rarely seen in pro sports: compassion from one quarterback to another.
The league erupted after Minnesota’s brutal 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. But the outrage wasn’t about the scoreboard — it was about what happened to Carson Wentz. The now-viral video posted by
@BrownSpiderCLE showed the former Eagle limping, clutching his arm, and still being forced to play while the Vikings trailed by more than four touchdowns. The caption cut through the noise:
“Down 24 points… his arm is falling off the bone… The Vikings CLEARLY don’t GAF about Carson Wentz’s health.”
Within hours, the post surpassed 589,000 views, sparking fury across the NFL. Fans blasted Minnesota’s coaching staff for putting Wentz’s safety on the line, accusing head coach
Kevin O’Connell of valuing optics over humanity. Even rival fanbases admitted the clip was hard to watch — “If that was Mahomes or Allen, they’d have pulled him instantly,” one user wrote.
And then came the message that changed everything. Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ captain and one of the league’s most respected voices, posted quietly but powerfully:
“I know what it feels like to have the world watch you break. Carson’s been through storms most people couldn’t survive. The league talks about brotherhood — well, brotherhood means protecting your brother, not breaking him.”
Within hours, the tweet blew up — over 50,000 likes, shared by ESPN, Bleacher Report Gridiron, and countless NFL players. For Eagles fans, it hit home. Hurts and Wentz were once the faces of a divided franchise — mentor and heir, fall and rise. But this time, Hurts wasn’t looking down on the past; he was honoring it.
“He helped build this city’s standard,” Hurts added. “Every QB who’s ever been in Philly knows the weight we carry — and the brotherhood that comes with it.”
The reaction in Philadelphia was instant and emotional. On
Bleeding Green Nation and Eagles Empire, fans shared Hurts’s post with pride:
“This is why Hurts leads differently.”
“Once an Eagle, always an Eagle — respect to both of them.”
Even longtime critics of Wentz admitted the moment reminded them of something deeper — the human side of the game.
Meanwhile, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refused to answer questions about why Wentz was left in so long, saying only,
“It was a staff decision.” That silence was met with disgust across the league. Reports later surfaced that Wentz, before logging off X for the night, quietly liked Hurts’s post — a silent nod from one warrior to another.
By midnight, Hurts’s words had become the quote of the night:
“You can win games and still lose your soul. I hope this league remembers which matters more.”
For Philadelphia, this wasn’t about nostalgia — it was about values. In a league obsessed with toughness and stats, Jalen Hurts reminded everyone that true leadership isn’t about who replaced who. It’s about who still stands for something when the cameras stop rolling.
