James Hurst
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hurst started 31 of his 32 games played over the past two seasons. Entering his age-32 season, Hurst should serve as an above-average swing tackle behind Trevor Penning and Ryan Ramczyk. Read Past Outlooks
Announces retirement
Hurst announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons on Wednesday, Katherine Teller of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Hurst has started 51 games between guard and tackle for the Saints since joining the team as a free agent after the 2020 season. He began his career as an UDFA with Baltimore. Hurst's official retirement just one day prior to the start of the 2024 NFL Draft leaves the team with a glaring need at left guard, though the team did reportedly have advanced warning of the decision. With former left tackle/guard Andrus Peat still a free agent, O-line could be a target with pick No. 14 overall.
Hurst has started 51 games between guard and tackle for the Saints since joining the team as a free agent after the 2020 season. He began his career as an UDFA with Baltimore. Hurst's official retirement just one day prior to the start of the 2024 NFL Draft leaves the team with a glaring need at left guard, though the team did reportedly have advanced warning of the decision. With former left tackle/guard Andrus Peat still a free agent, O-line could be a target with pick No. 14 overall.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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With the departure of Terron Armstead to the Dolphins this offseason, Hurst is in a battle with rookie first-round draft selection Trevor Penning for the starting left tackle spot. Early on, it appears Hurst has the inside track to securing the starting job.
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Available Sunday
Hurst (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't play Sunday
Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Colts.
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Not playing versus Jacksonville
Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out for the Saints' game versus the Jaguars on Thursday.
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Will not return in Week 6
Hurst has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Texans due to an ankle injury, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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Exits with ankle injury
Hurst (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Houston, Mike Tripplet of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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