There was reportedly a number of “friction” between Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles towards the tip of the 2025 season.
ESPN reported on the event.
“Close observers point to a lack of creativity and synergy in the Eagles’ attack. The pass game wasn’t always properly tied to the run, and there’s a level of predictability that allows opposing defenses to get a bead on what’s coming. Though there is plenty of blame to spread, Hurts has had a hand in the offense becoming calcified, according to several team sources who spoke to ESPN on condition of anonymity,” ESPN reported.
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“He has pushed back on changes that would diversify the scheme, sources said, including when it comes to him going under center more. He has shown a reluctance to let it rip at times, particularly against zone coverage. He diverts from the game plan and changes playcalls to what some feel is an excessive degree. His strong preferences, coupled with the coaches’ efforts to play to his strengths, which include his deep-ball accuracy and throws to the perimeter, limit the breadth to which the offense can expand — or at least that’s the way it has gone in the past.”
Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) speaks with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo (left) through the first quarter in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders earlier than taking a possession at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Hurts, although, seems to have gotten the message.
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According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles quarterback understands what is required from him now.
Hurts has acquired the message in an enormous approach
“He is aware of that is the final yr of his assured cash. He is aware of the cat’s out on a few of his baggage. You’ve bought to have the ability to produce. You can’t be close to the underside of the league in passing two years in a row with the quantity of expertise that we have now. It’s not acceptable. . . . And it’s everyone saying it — from [owner] Jeffrey [Lurie] on down. Everybody is on the identical web page,” McLane reported.
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Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio feels equally.
“In Philly, the expectations stay sky excessive. The stress stays palpable. The stress is rising. The penalties are all the time lurking,” he wrote.
“And the staff’s prime precedence because the 2026 season approaches appears clear. The Eagles need the beginning quarterback to know that he isn’t immune from the potential for being changed.”
The Eagles will want Hurts to reside as much as expectations in 2026.
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