NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates
Eagles notebook: A role for Jalyx Hunt, ready for noise and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
After being inactive in Week 1, Eagles rookie Jalyx Hunt made his NFL debut in Week 2.
And it went well.
“He did an unbelievable job of going out there and playing at a high level,” special teams coordinator Michael Clay said. “Graded out well.”
While the Eagles lost a heartbreaker, 22-21, to the Falcons, the rookie from Houston Christian played 13 snaps and impressed his coaches.
Before Monday night’s game, the Eagles waived veteran outside linebacker Patrick Johnson to create a roster spot. That also created an opportunity for Hunt on special teams.
“Yeah, Jalyx performed, I thought, really well on short notice,” Clay said. “He did a great job. He’s a ball of energy. He’s got physicality to him. He caused that illegal block in the back on the kickoff that really helped us from the 24 to the 14, where Trot made a play.
“I think that’s the cool thing about it. You see all these young cats out there, they don’t blink, they don’t flinch. They’re out there trying to give the best ability they can, and they’re really doing a good job. But we expect them to get better, and we’re going to push them to get better, and I think they’re accepting of the challenge.”
Here’s the second-quarter play Clay referenced. You see Hunt (third from the left) beat his man (No. 40) and force the penalty:
Johnson was such a huge contributor on special teams in the Nick Sirianni Era; nobody has played more special teams snaps than him. After Johnson was waived, the Giants claimed him. So now that responsibility belongs to Hunt.
Hunt could eventually earn a role in the edge rusher rotation but for now his job is going to be special teams. He got off to a good start last week.
Ready for the noise
The Eagles have been working all week to prepare for the noise they expect to experience at the Superdome on Sunday afternoon.
“Yeah, a lot of it is going to be…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-notebook-role-jalyx-hunt-110000677.html
Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-09-21 11:00:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
