Eagles QB Jalen Hurts writes football-based children's book
Jun 10, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) addresses media during a press conference at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing a children's book next year.
Hurts announced the new work on social media on Monday, posting a photo of the cover on X.
It's called "Better Than a Touchdown" and is set to be released March 10.
— Jalen Hurts (@JalenHurts) June 23, 2025
According to a synopsis of the book posted to Bookshop.org, "Better Than a Touchdown" is "an empowering story about friendship, the power of teamwork, and achieving goals together."
The book was illustrated by Canadian artist Nneka Myers.
Hurts, 26, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in February.
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