The criticism surrounding Jalen Hurts has grown increasingly louder over the past few days.
But at least one of his teammates quickly pushed back on that narrative.
After comments from Colin Cowherd went viral, including a claim that Hurtsâ teammates âdonât like himâ because their jobs are in danger, the conversation quickly spiraled across social media and league circles.
The criticism stemmed from a broader ESPN report that pointed to tension within the Philadelphia Eaglesâ offense, questions about Hurtsâ leadership and reported pushback on schematic changes.
Thatâs where Eagles running back Tank Bigsby stepped in.
Responding directly in the comments of a post from The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Bigsby didnât hesitate to shut the narrative down.
âThe best in the world! Stop all that hating my boy!â he wrote.
It was a short message, but one that carried weight. At a time when national narratives are painting Hurts as a source of dysfunction, Bigsbyâs response offered a clear counter from someone inside the Eagles’ locker room.
That’s where those types of claims matter most.
Media Criticism of Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Continues to Build
The reaction Bigsby pushed back on didnât come out of nowhere.
According to ESPNâs reporting, there were multiple points of tension tied to Hurtsâ role in the Eaglesâ offense. Sources cited concerns about his willingness to embrace certain schematic changes, including operating more under center, and noted instances where he allegedly deviated from play calls. There were also mentions of a âtenseâ dynamic at times with star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Those details fueled broader media takes, including Cowherdâs, which took things a step further by questioning how Hurts is viewed internally by teammates.
At the same time, the Eaglesâ on-field regression in 2025 added to the noise. After a Super Bowl run the year prior, the offense took a noticeable step back, struggling to consistently generate explosive plays in the passing game. In the NFL, that almost always leads back to the quarterback.
Fair or not, Hurts became the focal point.
Tank Bigsbyâs Reaction Reflects Eagles Locker Room Reality
Hurts still has support where it matters most, inside his own locker room. That is what makes Bigsbyâs response stand out.
He sees what goes on every day, not just the version being discussed publicly. Narratives can shift quickly from the outside, especially when a team underperforms, but that does not always reflect how players actually feel.
Respect in a locker room is earned over time through performance, leadership and accountability. Hurts has already proven he can lead at a highest level. Bigsbyâs comment reinforces that belief hasn’t changed despite all the recent noise.
Hurts has consistently been praised by teammates throughout his career for his leadership, work ethic and steady presence.
Thatâs what makes this recent narrative feel a bit sudden. For a player who has built his reputation on accountability and winning, the shift in how heâs being discussed publicly has come somewhat out of nowhere.
The media will always put a spin on things. But one thing they canât take away from Jalen Hurts is that heâs a Super Bowl champion. And Tank Bigsby made sure to remind everyone of that.
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