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We finally learned what makes Jalen Hurts really mad

During Monday night's matchup against the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts absorbed a late out-of-bounds hit that triggered a mandatory concussion evaluation. The usually composed signal-caller showed rare frustration while sidelined, growing visibly angry as medical staff delayed clearing him to rejoin the action.

While waiting for medical clearance, Hurts watched teammate Andy Dalton throw an interception in the end zone.

Observers often point to the quarterback's baseline calm as a root cause for locker room friction, but Monday's outburst displayed his intense desire to compete alongside his teammates. Rather than losing his temper over a turnover or a tough loss, the infamously steady leader finally cracked solely because he was kept off the field and unable to contribute.

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