The Washington Commanders are prepared to get physical with Jalen Hurts if the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback plans to break the pocket and run the

Despite rules aimed at protecting quarterbacks, the Washington Commanders promise to treat Philadelphia Eagles' star Jalen Hurts like a running back in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

If he is going to run the ball…we are going to treat him like a running back. We’re going to hit him that way. That’s their decision if they want to get

The Eagles offense has a running back who can take the ball all the way to the end zone. On Sunday, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts went 44 yards on the ground for a touchdown. On Thursday, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is known for his ability to extend and make plays with his legs. Commanders DC Joe Whitt told reporters on Thursday that if Hurts runs during the NFC Championship Game, then they'll treat him like a running back.