Jalen Hurts takes a cheeky dig at GQ after Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce interviews – what about the Philadelphia Eagles? (Image via Getty: Jalen Hurts)
The Philadelphia Eagles star recently sat down with GQ for an interview that was supposed to wrap up after 30 minutes. For a quarterback known for saying ample without actually saying much, Jalen Hurts may have just delivered one of his cheekiest moments yet. Except Hurts apparently wasn’t ready to pack up his bags, offer a few perfectly measured answers, and disappear back into his popular private world. No. The Eagles quarterback reportedly wanted to keep the conversation moving – and get to know the interviewer beyond football. Bold move? Absolutely. And somewhere during that extra cherry-on-top conversation, Hurts apparently had a little something to say about GQ’s NFL interview choices. Jalen Hurts’ apparent jab was the type of subtle sarcasm fans might not expect from someone who usually treats interviews like classified briefings.
Probably after the publication previously sat down with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce , Hurts appeared to wonder whether there was any room left for him and the Philadelphia Eagles.
So, when Hurts decided that 30 minutes wasn’t enough and wanted to keep talking, it was bound to get everyone’s attention. Because he keeps his personal life and personality cautiously guarded from the public eye, hurts himself remains one of the NFL’s most intriguing figures, largely. Because he had more football clichés locked and loaded to share, but because he wanted to know the person sitting across from him on a deeper level, when the interviewer appeared ready to wrap things up after 30 minutes, Hurts reportedly pushed for more time – not. Because he was curious about the interviewer, the man popular for carefully curated answers suddenly wanted to extend an interview.
Who had “Jalen Hurts becomes the interviewer” on their 2026 bingo card? The point was fairly straightforward: GQ had spent time with some of the league’s biggest personalities, but where was the love for Hurts and his team? Philadelphia has hardly lacked star power or picturesque moments. So maybe he was wondering why it took GQ this long to sit down and really get to know him. The funniest part of the viral moment, though, may have been Jalen Hurts refusing to let the conversation end on a timed schedule. Don’t think Travis Kelce or Patrick Mahomes would have… Now, that’s something nobody would have tried before! Unique move as ever. That is, frankly, one of the most unexpected Jalen Hurts plot twists imaginable. Nobody, we guess. The extended conversation gave fans a rare insight into Hurts’ other side. Instead of merely discussing touchdowns, wins, losses, and the usual quarterback responsibilities, the interview reportedly became more personal. And perhaps that was the real message behind his teasing comment for GQ’s past blockbuster interviews. For all the attention surrounding the NFL’s biggest names, there is still ample about Hurts that fans don’t know. He has carved a reputation around discipline, privacy, and an almost impossible-to-crack public persona. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Especially when it comes with an apparent dig at his Super Bowl rivals. The result? An insanely funny viral moment, a subtle jab at the publication’s previous football coverage, and a reminder that Hurts may be far more interested in getting to know other people than he usually lets people get to know him. Classic Hurts: mysterious, competitive, and apparently unwilling to let an interview end before he gets a few questions of his own answered. And, of course, he managed to make his point about the Eagles with absolute finesse. A subtle dig, a little humor, and no unnecessary drama – now that’s a very Jalen Hurts way of doing things. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.