Why did NFL fine Jalen Hurts $5,628? Breaking down Eagles QB's Week 15 penalty

Jalen Hurts has been in the spotlight for the Philadelphia Eagles due to equipment violations in the team's 27-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. The Eagles quarterback was reportedly fined $5,628 by the NFL.

Why did the NFL fine Eagles QB Jalen Hurts?

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As per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Jalen Hurts violated the league’s uniform and equipment rules. The Eagles quarterback was pictured wearing a shoe color that’s not one of the franchise's “constitutional team colors” while taking snaps.

Hurts donned two different color Air Jordans on Sunday, but one of them, which had the lighter green, wasn't the Eagles' primary color.

Reports claim that the CBA for a first-offense violation of a uniform violation in the NFL is $5,628. A second violation will cost Hurts a reported $16,883.

On Wednesday, Hurts opened up on why he sported two different colored shoes against the Steelers.

“I was supposed to wear the Columbia 11s that I gifted the kids that were at the ‘Wings Initiative’ after last week’s game and they never came in,” Hurts said.

“I end up having all my shoes there. Guy wanted to take some pictures. Took about 5 minutes, some very casual. And ended up taking pictures with two different cleats. And I was like, “I’ll wear these on Sunday because my shoes didn’t come in.’ Hopefully, they come in soon.”

The Eagles quarterback has completed 247 of 357 passes for 2,892 yards and 18 touchdowns, with five interceptions. He has also contributed 598 yards and 14 touchdowns on 147 carries.

Hurts has led the Eagles (12-2) to the top of the NFC East and guaranteed them a spot in the playoffs. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback will aim to finish the regular season on a high to clinch the divisional title for Philly.