PHILADELPHIA – In a moment that has instantly rocketed past the sports world and into the national spotlight, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has released a powerful, emotional video condemning the derogatory “little pig” remark directed at a female sideline reporter—an incident that has already sparked furious reactions from fans, media, and even former President Donald Trump.
The firestorm began last Sunday after the Eagles’ win over the Cowboys when Sarah Jenkins, a well-respected NFC East beat reporter, revealed on social media that a man wearing obvious political apparel confronted her in the post-game tunnel and called her a “little pig” while she was conducting interviews. Jenkins’ post exploded within hours, reigniting the ongoing conversation about the harassment female reporters continue to face in NFL environments.
The controversy reached the White House on Wednesday when reporters asked Trump about the incident during an unrelated event. The former president (and president-elect) downplayed it, reportedly saying that people are “way too sensitive these days” and questioning whether the remark was “really that big a deal.” His dismissive tone triggered a fresh wave of outrage online.
And that’s when Jalen Hurts stepped in.
Late Friday night, the Eagles’ franchise quarterback posted a two-minute video filmed inside the team’s practice facility in South Philadelphia. Speaking calmly but with unmistakable emotion, Hurts delivered what is already being called one of the strongest public statements by an NFL player this season.
“There is absolutely no place — in football, in media, or anywhere — for calling a woman ‘a little pig,’” Hurts said, looking straight into the camera. “Sarah Jenkins is a professional. She works incredibly hard to bring this game to the fans. She deserves respect, period. When someone hides behind politics or a crowd to humiliate her, that reflects on all of us. And I’m not okay with it.”
He continued, addressing the country directly:
“I don’t care what party you support. I don’t care what team you root for. Real men don’t tear women down to feel powerful. Real strength is about lifting people up. That’s the standard we all need to hold — on the field and off it.”
Within hours the video surpassed six million views across Instagram, X, and TikTok. Teammates such as A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jason Kelce reposted it immediately with short captions like “Leadership.” and “QB1.” Dozens of female reporters across the league thanked Hurts publicly, many noting that casual sexism and hostile comments remain an everyday reality in NFL locker rooms and media spaces.
Head coach Nick Sirianni, asked about the video Saturday morning, smiled proudly: “That’s Jalen. He leads with grace and strength. When he speaks, people listen.”
Though Hurts never mentioned Trump by name, the timing and tone of his message were widely interpreted as a direct rebuttal to the president-elect’s earlier comments.
Social media exploded again overnight, with #StandWithSarah and #HurtsSpeaks both trending nationwide. Fans praised Hurts’ words as “the classiest two minutes from any athlete this year,” while political commentators debated whether the Eagles quarterback had just drawn a cultural line that even the incoming administration can’t ignore.
Sarah Jenkins responded on X with a simple, heartfelt message: “Thank you, Jalen. Truly.”
As the 8-3 Eagles prepare for a critical Week 12 matchup, their quarterback has suddenly become the center of a conversation far bigger than football. One thing is unmistakably clear: Jalen Hurts just used his platform with purpose — and the entire country is listening.
