Hollywood Brown, former NFL player, has defended Jalen Hurts against criticism following his signing of a one-year contract worth up to $6.5 million with the Eagles. Brown, who is expected to operate as either Hurts' WR3 or WR2 depending on whether the team trades A.J. Brown. Brown praised Hurts as a down-field passer, stating that he felt he was one of the top vertical passers in the league. Despite criticism, Brown remained positive about Hurts and expressed his desire to build a strong connection within an improving offense in 2026.