Eagles star Jalen Hurts is releasing a children's book

Driving the news: "Better than a Touchdown" tells the story of a young Jalen who's excited for the new school year so he can try out for the football team — only to find out the team has been cut, per publisher Penguin Random House.

• The book is a "love letter to the power of community" that is "told with Jalen's signature wisdom."

What they're saying: "It's a lot of hard work, a lot of love put into this book," Hurts says in a video announcing the book's 2026 release. "It's very heartfelt because without the lessons learned, I wouldn't be where I am today."

• "I'm excited to extend those lessons to the next generation. Hopefully, it uplifts them."

Flashback: Hurts helped Philly's youth last year when he donated $200,000 for much-needed air conditioning units at district schools.

What we're watching: The 40-page book, available for pre-order for $19.99, will be released March 10, 2026.