Jalen Hurts took the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers wearing two different-colored shoes, earning a $5,628 fine
Football rules allow you to tackle, push and pile on, but don’t you dare wear the wrong colored shoes.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts learned that the hard way after one of the Air Jordan cleats he wore during his game on Sunday, December 15, was the wrong shade of green. By NFL rules, players must wear cleats that match the team’s colors. In Philadelphia’s 27-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hurts, 26, wore one Kelly green cleat, matching his Eagles jersey, and one cleat that was a much lighter shade.
The quarterback is one of Jordan Brand’s highest-profile NFL athletes. He has made it a habit to wear multiple pairs of Jordan cleats during a single game, often switching at halftime, rather than wearing cleats from two separate pairs at the same time.The amount was the negotiated fine for a first offense, as outlined in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. A second offense would cost Hurts $16,883.For most, a four-figure fine would be a strong deterrent.
Hurts turned in a strong performance on Sunday, completing 25 passes while throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for one more. While he did not comment on whether the cleats were the secret to success, he was asked if he would wear them again and take on another fine .This isn’t the first time Hurts has played with two different-colored shoes.
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