The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a five-year, $255 million contract extension with quarterback Jalen Hurts, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The deal includes a no-trade clause and $179.304 million in guaranteed money. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie praised Hurts' passion for the game, and the 24-year-old is now the Eagles' quarterback of the future.
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Legendary NFL coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant has passed away at the age of 95. He was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1983 and 1985, leading them to four Super Bowls in eight years. He was part of a decorated group of coaches of his era and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Grant was born in Superior, Wisconsin and attended the University of Minnesota, playing two sports. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their four children.
The 2023 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by tens of millions of viewers, and companies paid up to $7 million for a 30-second spot. Advertisers sought to bring a sense of comfort and joy to viewers, and the ads featured a mix of celebrities, humor, nostalgia, music, and plenty of cuddly dogs. Charles Taylor, marketing professor at Villanova University, noted that this year's ads took a very light touch and focused on being fun and making the viewer feel good.
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a come-from-behind victory in Super Bowl LV, breaking a record for most rushing yards by a quarterback and earning the MVP award. Despite re-aggravating an ankle injury, Mahomes rallied the team to a 38-35 win with a 27-yard field goal by kicker Harrison Butker with 8 seconds remaining. This victory marks the Chiefs’ second Super Bowl win in four seasons, and puts them in the conversation for a potential dynasty.
For the first time in history, two Black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, will face off in the Super Bowl. This marks a significant milestone in the NFL, as only eight Black quarterbacks have ever started a Super Bowl since the 1950s. Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, is excited for the historic matchup and believes it will inspire young people to pursue their dreams. The NFL is making progress in terms of racial equality with this momentous matchup.
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The Empire State Building lit up in green and white to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the NFC Championship game, sparking a debate among New Yorkers due to the long-standing rivalry between the Eagles and Giants. Despite backlash from some New Yorkers, the decision has been met with support from others who praised the building for recognizing the Eagles' accomplishment. The two teams will face off in Super Bowl LVII on February 7th.
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl LVII after a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game. The game-winning kick was set up by a 15-yard penalty on the Bengals' Joseph Ossai for shoving Patrick Mahomes after he was out of bounds. Mahomes, who suffered a high ankle sprain last week, was able to lead the team to a victory and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, the first matchup of Black starting quarterbacks in the Super Bowl.