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NFL Exec Defends Jalen Hurts After Eagles Drama with A.J. Brown, Brandon Graham

A mostly drama-free stretch for the Philadelphia Eagles has given way to rumblings of potential dissension between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, but at least one person in the NFL isn't concerned that Hurts will be negatively impacted by the situation.

One NFC executive told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler they are optimistic that Hurts' passing will get better for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs.

"I know what he's capable of," the executive said. "He has played better than he is now, he can still hurt you in a lot of ways, and I think he'll improve down the stretch.