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Sirianni Apologizes for Reaction to Hurts Hit
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In Short: Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expressed remorse over his reaction to the sideline hit on quarterback Jalen Hurts during Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
During the second quarter, Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson hit Hurts hard in the shoulder area, sending him crashing to the turf and earning a penalty for unnecessary roughness.
Hurts, who was facing a second-and-4 deep in Chicago territory, was temporarily knocked out of the game and was tested for a concussion.
Cameras showed Sirianni shouting expletives toward Jackson after the play, a reaction he later regretted.
Sirianni acknowledged in his postgame comments that his initial reaction put both himself and Jackson in a difficult position.
Hurts left the medical tent visibly upset and watched the third-down play unfold without being cleared to return.
The incident highlights the intense emotions that can arise during high-stakes NFL games and the immediate regret that can follow such reactions.
What's still developing
- Facing a second-and-4 deep in Chicago territory, Hurts scrambled to the right sideline and began stepping out of bounds by the first-down marker.
- Hurts got up and rejoined his teammates, but the referees stepped in and directed Hurts off the field to be tested for a concussion.