Jalen Hurts Donates $10,000 to a Homeless Man with a Giant Eagle on His Shoulder
Jalen Hurts Donates $10,000 to a Homeless Man with a Giant Eagle on His Shoulder
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What started as an ordinary morning at a convenience store in downtown Philadelphia turned into a moment of pure inspiration when Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts embodied the true spirit of “Philly Strong” in the most genuine way.

Witnesses say Hurts walked into the store to pick up a few items when he noticed something that made him stop — a homeless man, dressed in worn-out clothes, slowly stepping inside with a massive eagle perched on his shoulder. People nearby explained that the man often went hungry just to save enough money to buy meat for the bird. He loved that eagle more than he loved himself, caring for it like family.
Moved by what he saw, Hurts immediately pulled out his phone, contacted his bank, and withdrew $10,000 in cash to hand directly to the man. There were no cameras, no announcements — just a quiet act of kindness from a man who carries the spirit of the Eagles in everything he does.

“I heard people around saying he would rather go hungry than let that eagle go unfed. Maybe to him, that bird isn’t just a bird. To me, it isn’t either. The eagle represents the spirit of Philly — and I felt I needed to do something,” Hurts said, his voice filled with emotion.
That simple, selfless moment quickly spread through the Eagles community. Many fans called it “the purest image of the Philly spirit” — where pride, compassion, and the symbol of the eagle come together as one.
No cheers. No flashlights. Just one man, one act, and one symbol — the Eagles spirit, soaring higher than ever.













