Looking to bring some perspective to all he's accomplished, Jalen Hurts channeled his inner Rocky in hopes of returning to Super Bowl glory. Following their beatdown of the Chiefs, Hurts reached the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps at the end of the Eagles’ championship parade, but the demands surrounding that moment prevented him from completely absorbing it.
He returned during a quiet June morning to search for a feeling he missed the first time.
GQ’s recent wide-ranging profile of the star quarterback opens with Hurts climbing the steps shortly after 5 a.m., with the crowds, speeches and championship celebration long gone. It was his first visit since the Eagles completed their Super Bowl parade there in February 2025. The decision offered
rare insight into how Hurts processes success. His attention typically shifts toward the next challenge before he has allowed himself to appreciate the previous accomplishment.
That mentality has helped him survive disappointment and remain focused in a demanding market. It can also make the rewards of winning feel temporary.
Hurts led the Eagles past Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, earning game MVP honors and avenging Philadelphia’s defeat two years earlier. The victory secured his place in franchise history, but the quarterback quickly returned to work. His early-morning visit was not about recreating the parade. It was an attempt to appreciate what the team and city had experienced together without the responsibilities that came with being at the center of it.
Philadelphia athletes are frequently judged by how well they understand the city. Hurts’ connection has been built through resilience, winning, and an ability to handle pressure. Returning to the steps showed that the relationship has also become personal. Hurts wanted to understand what the championship meant after finally having enough distance to feel it.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles QB recently sought perspective at Philadelphia Art Museum
