Author: Martin Frank, Delaware News Journal

Jalen Hurts said he is close with Peyton Manning, the Hall of Fame former NFL quarterback who is now aiding the Eagles passer.

Joe Flacco is rejoining the Jets, who are in need of help at quarterback after Zach Wilson suffered a knee injury expected to sideline him for weeks.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce said Ben Simmons’ ongoing clash with the 76ers comes down to “a lack of accountability.”

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson posted on Twitter that he has been dealing with depression and anxiety.

Missed plays ended up haunting the Eagles in their loss to the 49ers, and two key veterans, Brandon Brooks and Brandon Graham, suffered injuries.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith made his preseason debut for the Eagles, but the former Alabama star didn’t factor too much against the Patriots.

In keeping with a plan set forth by coach Nick Sirianni, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was fairly nondescript in his limited action vs. the Steelers.

The Eagles returned to practice Monday without first-round wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who could miss multiple weeks with a knee injury.

Jalen Hurts goes into his second NFL season not certain about his status as the starting QB for the Eagles, and he’s OK with that.