Darius Slay ends crazy training camp streak: 'I know how to bait Hurts'

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Jalen Hurts’ remarkable training camp streak came to an end on the final day of practice.

The star Philadelphia Eagles quarterback had thrown 301 total passes in practice without an interception, but Darius Slay put an end to the streak early in Wednesday’s session.

Slay jumped a pass over the middle for the pick that ended Hurts’ run at 305 consecutive passes. The Eagles’ No. 1 cornerback told reporters after practice that he fooled the quarterback on the play.

“I know how to bait Hurts,” said Slay, who acknowledged that the defense has been aware of the storyline. “Threw a little rod out there and just reeled it in.”

According to Eagles Reporter Eliot Shorr Parks, who tracks every throw throughout training camp, Hurts broke the record of 157 consecutive throws a while ago:

Hurts entered Wednesday’s practice without starting TE Dallas Goedert, who was out with an oblique injury. He’s done most of his damage in training camp to top wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, though Brown tossed some cold water on Hurts’ interception-less streak following joint practices with the Patriots.

New Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has raved about Hurts’ efficiency throughout training camp, noting the QB has struck a strong balance between protecting the ball and staying aggressive. 

“He’s doing a great job with the football,” Moore said. “He’s still aggressive. He’s still trying to get the ball downfield. He’s trying to make plays. He’s just making really, really good decisions.”

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Ryan O'Leary has spent his entire professional career in sports multimedia, working as journalist, editor, podcaster, and in live events as a content manager and show emcee. His career highlights include working as a podcast host and audio editor for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, where he led a series of NFL podcasts for the company’s top-performing NFL sites. A born and raised New Englander, Ryan’s career kicked-off in newspapers after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in journalism. He developed an affinity for small-town youth, high school and college sports, while also realizing his childhood dream of covering the Patriots in multiple AFC Championship Games. Ryan enjoys kicking it with family and friends, beating his dad and brother in chess, and arguing with anyone crazy enough to insist that Tom Brady isn’t the GOAT.