Cam Newton Shifts Tone On Jalen Hurts After London Loss

In a surprising turn of events, former NFL MVP Cam Newton has shifted his tone regarding quarterback Jalen Hurts following the Philadelphia Eagles' loss in London. Formerly a vocal critic of Hurts, Newton is now praising the quarterback's performance in the 19-17 defeat. On his 4th&1 show, Newton defended Hurts' execution despite the team's loss, stating that Hurts did what he does best - finding ways to win.

This change in perspective comes as the Eagles face scrutiny over their recent three-game losing streak. Newton highlighted that Hurts managed a depleted offense in a challenging environment, crediting the quarterback for "holding up his end of the bargain" in the loss. The statistical record shows that Hurts completed 21 of 40 attempts for 220 yards and one touchdown, but a single special teams mistake cost the Eagles the game.

A squib kick mishap allowed Jacksonville to score a game-winning field goal, leading to calls for Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni to take responsibility for the loss. With the team's next game against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 18, the coaching staff will need to find a way to capitalize on Hurts' ability to move the offense, even in the absence of key players.