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Why Eagles took QB Jalen Hurts in second round of NFL draft after paying Carson Wentz $108 million

Carson Wentz has missed 13 of 54 games with injuries over the last three seasons, including five of the Eagles' six playoff games. He's the Eagles' franchise quarterback, but Howie Roseman felt it was imperative that they develop a young backup. That's why they drafted Jalen Hurts.

The Eagles hope Jalen Hurts, shown scoring a touchdown for Oklahoma against LSU in the playoffs last year, can develop into a reliable backup for Wentz.
The Eagles hope Jalen Hurts, shown scoring a touchdown for Oklahoma against LSU in the playoffs last year, can develop into a reliable backup for Wentz.Read moreJohn Amis / AP