Is Philly’s franchise quarterback scoring off the field too? That’s what fans and internet detectives are asking after Jalen Hurts was spotted sneaking out of a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles — with none other than Grammy-nominated pop star Liana Rae on his arm.
The two were seen exiting the exclusive Noir Garden in West Hollywood just after 11:45 PM, both dressed in sleek all-black outfits and appearing to laugh as they headed into a waiting black SUV. Hurts, usually known for keeping his private life under wraps, gave a quick nod to paparazzi — but made no comment.
Liana Rae, 26, who rose to fame with her chart-topping breakup anthem “Better Without You,” looked stunning in a low-cut leather blazer and minimal jewelry. Fans quickly noticed that she’d recently started following several Eagles players on Instagram, and even liked a post of Hurts from training camp just days ago.
“QB sneak? More like heart-thief sneak,” joked one fan on Twitter. Another user posted, “If Jalen & Liana are together, that’s a championship couple right there.”
While neither party has confirmed the relationship, sources close to the two say they’ve been texting for months, and the LA dinner may not have been their first meeting. According to one anonymous source:
“They’ve kept it quiet, but there’s definitely a vibe. She respects his focus, he loves her drive. It’s not just a fling.”
The NFL and pop culture worlds are already buzzing at the possibility of a new It Couple. With the Eagles eyeing another Super Bowl run and Liana Rae’s summer tour heating up, the timing couldn’t be juicier.
Of course, not everyone’s buying the romance just yet. Some critics believe the outing may be “just dinner” or even a clever PR play to boost mutual visibility. But fans are already shipping the duo hard — with nicknames like “Hurts & Rae” and “FlyPop” trending overnight.
Will this late-night link-up blossom into a full-blown romance, or is it just a passing flirtation under the Hollywood lights? Only time — and possibly another dinner date — will tell.
Until then, we’ll be watching. Closely.