Eagles News: NFL executives differ on Jalen Hurts’ outlook in Philly

Q: What are the expectations for Jalen Hurts in the 2026 NFL season?

Expectations are high for Jalen Hurts as he adapts to a revamped offense, with a focus on play-action and under-center work.

Q: What would be the financial implications if the Eagles trade Jalen Hurts?

If traded before June 1, the Eagles would incur a $2.9 million cap hit but save $21.4 million if traded after that date.

Q: How do NFL executives view Jalen Hurts' potential as a quarterback?

Some NFL personnel evaluators still consider Hurts a top-12 quarterback, but opinions vary on his long-term viability in Philadelphia.

Q: What factors could lead to the Eagles moving on from Jalen Hurts?

If Hurts struggles again this season, the Eagles may consider trading him, especially as his running ability declines and contract guarantees come into play.

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) after the anthem against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images ***Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …*** NFL execs predict 2027 offseason: QB carousel coming? – ESPN Eagles will face a decision about Jalen Hurts’ future. This is a crucial year for the Eagles’ offense under Hurts, after their passing attack ranked in the bottom third of the league in back-to-back seasons. The offense will feature more play-action and under-center work, which Hurts has hesitated to embrace at times in the past but has appeared very open to this offseason, according to sources. “As open as he’s ever been,” a source said. Hurts has been throwing off site with multiple Eagles receivers, including his new No. 1, Devonta Smith — assuming A.J. Brown is traded as expected — and veteran Elijah Moore. Some NFL personnel evaluators still consider him a top-12 quarterback in the league. All of that won’t dim the spotlight placed on him this season — and the spotlight on the team’s next move if he struggles again. “Hurts I could see,” said an AFC exec when asked whether Philly could look to move him this offseason if the offense struggles. “Polarizing player, and as his running ability starts to decline, his value will decline, too. And [Eagles general manager Howie Roseman] will always be proactive with finding solutions.” Hurts has $22 million in 2027 guarantees. The team would take a $2.9 million cap hit if he’s traded before June 1 but would save $21.4 million on that year’s cap if he’s dealt after June 1. “The guarantees make it like a situation where Philly would have to pay to facilitate a trade,” another AFC executive said. The flip side: Hurts can force Philly’s hand on a new contract if he thrives. His current deal runs through the 2028 season. “I think he’s going to play well,” an NFC personnel evaluator said. “He’s had so many different coordinators over the years that he’ll be able to adapt to the changes, and if the running game returns to form, [Hurts] throws it well over the top.” The Eagles need 2024 back for 2026. The hope is that he’ll be much healthier than he was in 2025. Davis got paid and it’ll be interesting to see how he follows up his breakout season. It’s a contract season for Ojomo and it wouldn’t surprising to see him replicate ’ success that led to a big pay day. The coaching staff not trusting Robinson to play much as a 24-year-old rookie is a bit of a red flag but we’ll see if he can earn a rotational role in Year 2. Vic Fangio seems to like Young more than most. Hall is competing for a depth job once again. Graham has some NFL experience and could push to be as high as DT4, though DT5 is more likely his ceiling. The Eagles designated Bernard as their international exemption but they’ll need to keep him on the 53-man roster (or use one of their two injured reserve/designated for return spots they have prior to roster cuts) to prevent him from hitting waivers. Given the Eagles’ willingness to spend a draft pick on a multi-year project, guessing they’re not going to risk losing Bernard. Edge defenders: , Giants; , Eagles. Burns finished second in the NFL with 16.5 sacks in 2025. He headlines the division’s edge defenders. And then it gets interesting. Greenard had a down year in 2025, but he had 24.5 combined sacks in 2023 and 2024. I expect to make a bit of a leap in Year 2 after finishing strongly in 2025. had 38 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 19 QB hits, 3 INTs (including a pick-six), a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and 3 pass breakups in the Eagles’ final 11 games last season. He gets in on the second team over guys like , and . This group is a little depleted after the Cowboys traded . Second team: Abdul Carter, Giants; Jalyx Hunt, Eagles. Hurts will finally have a true WR corps. Now it is up to him to spread the ball around. Last year the Eagles attempted 497 passes. Four players had 30 or more catches. Only five had 10 or more. Compare that to Green Bay. They threw 489 passes. They had five players with 30 or more (and one with 29). They had 12 players with 10 or more catches. That’s a substantial difference in spreading the ball around. The default target for Hurts has always been AJ. With him removed from the equation in a few weeks, things will have to change. It will be a real adjustment for Hurts to deal with progressions and look for the open guy instead of getting the ball to the superstar. But that will help him grow as a passer. The best QBs get the ball to the right guy on a given play, not just feed the star. I’m glad the Eagles brought in this new offense and then built the roster accordingly. Feeding the ball to a couple of stars can work (see 1992-1995), but far more teams have had success with a key receiver and a strong supporting cast. That gets more people involved and makes the offense less predictable. You put more pressure on the defense. Mannion can sell Hurts on this concept and help him understand why you want to do it. Then it will be up to Hurts to make it happen. 7) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. Philadelphia just became the first back-to-back NFC East winner in 21 years, going back to when the franchise stacked four straight division titles from 2001 through ‘04. Perhaps no perennial contender is a bigger enigma than Nick Sirianni’s Eagles. They look like world-beaters, then crumble. They get back up, dust themselves off, and then zoom to the mountain top. Then they faceplant again. The talent on the roster is undeniable. Philly boasts a stalwart defense — still led by Vic Fangio — that can smother opponents. The addition of Jonathan Greenard next to Jalen Carter was a stroke of genius, addressing the unit’s most glaring need with an accomplished edge rusher. The DB duo of and is crème de la crème, with both having just earned first-team All-Pro honors in Year 2. The big question is what the offense will look like under Sean Mannion. The former NFL quarterback is the fifth Eagles OC in five years, taking the reins with zero previous play-calling experience. Will Mannion jibe with Jalen Hurts and bring the best out of the 27-year-old signal-caller, or will 2026 be another year of questioning for the former Super Bowl MVP? The rest of the NFC East has improved. The overhauled a tired defense. The Cowboys completely revamped their D and brought in former Eagles assistant Christian Parker to coordinate that side of the ball. And the Giants feel fresh to open the John Harbaugh era in the Big Apple. Even with the division clearly improving and A.J. Brown apparently on his way out of Philly, the Eagles still boast the talent level to keep them low on this list. From Tom\_Waits\_Fan (@The\_urbn\_cowboy): Do you think Christian Parker will have a significant impact, and how do you think his scheme will look? First off, it’s not like all of the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator’s NFL experience came under Vic Fangio—he worked under the defensive guru in in 2021 and Philly the past two years, while also coaching with Mike Pettine, Ejiro Evero and Vance Joseph as his coordinators in the pros. So, it’s fair to say that Parker will have his own twist on the Fangio scheme, and it’s also true that other teams have looked at poaching Parker because of who he is, not just who he’s worked with. That said, part of the appeal for the Cowboys is getting the Fangio system, which has been one of the more difficult to coach against in the NFL. And Brian Schottenheimer knows how tough it is, having been in the division going head-to-head with Fangio the past two years, and also seeing Brandon Staley’s version of it, in the NFC West in 2000. As for how this will all look in the fall, I think the versatility in the back seven will be at a premium, which is why I think was valued by the Cowboys the way he was, and why I’ll be really interested to see how Parker weaponizes . When it comes to the looming Thanksgiving visit from the Eagles on the defensive side of the ball, there is, of course, the juiciness of Christian Parker coaching against his former team and Vic Fangio, who has brought Parker along as a trusted assistant at multiple spots in the league. The Cowboys have won seven of their last eight at home against the Eagles, and if they make it eight of nine on Thanksgiving, they’ll also be making quirky Turkey Day franchise history in back-to-back seasons. Beating the previous year’s Super Bowl participants in five days in 2025, and finally beating the Eagles on Thanksgiving in 2026. Plus, they can get Bounty Bowl revenge. And Christian Parker will get the win over Vic Fangio. We should also mention again – it’s a division game. That should be some juicy turkey. As it relates to roster additions, I believe Peters achieved the goal of getting younger, faster, and more explosive defensively. While , 26, was brought in to bring a pass-rush presence, Washington is surely betting on ascending edge rusher Odafe Oweh, 27, to become a staple in Jones’s system in 2026 and beyond. Safety , 24, isn’t an upper-echelon player at his position, but he thrives in the box and brings a sense of security on the third level. Another player they are betting on is linebacker , 26, who signed in Washington to get out from under the shadows of the linebackers and . To cap off the high-end additions, Washington selected with their seventh overall draft pick. The 22-year-old linebacker is an elite, fluid athlete with the frame of a defensive end. New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers “underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness”, according to a report from Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Duggan’s sources called the surgery a “clean up” that took place “multiple weeks ago.” Duggan also said the second surgery is not expected to alter Nabers’ recovery timeline. He underwent his initial surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus in late October. No. 3: New York Giants. This is the pick that could easily backfire when it’s all said and done, mostly because it hinges on and to remain healthy — which wasn’t in the cards last year. Still, there are some unshakeable realities to this version of Big Blue: John Harbaugh is the most profound coaching upgrade in the NFL this season The Giants had a killer draft full of players who can help right away The NFC East is profoundly chaotic, opening the door for anyone to surprise In looking at these Giants I just see the overwhelming potential of their pass rush, paired with Harbaugh’s mind for the game, and sprinkling in the offensive pop they’ve gained and it leaves me with an organization that it wouldn’t surprise me if they stun the NFL and win the NFC East. … **Social Media Information:** BGN Facebook Page: BGN Twitter: BGN BlueSky: BGN Instagram: BGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on **** | **** | **** BGN Radio Twitter: