The future has never been more uncertain for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts than it is now.
Offseason reports indicate that Hurts is in a defining season in 2026, as the Eagles won't offer him a contract extension or anything until they see how he plays in the upcoming year. ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler spoke with NFL executives to get their 2027 predictions, including a discussion of Hurts' future with the team.
"Some NFL personnel evaluators still consider him a top-12 quarterback in the league," Fowler said. "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.'"
Jalen Hurts's future is uncertain for the Eagles?
What's interesting about the Fowler article is that not everyone is preparing for Hurts to have a down year. One member of an NFC team shared their opinion on Hurts and feels this will be a good year for him.
"'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 questions about Hurts aren't going away any time soon. Despite having a career-high 25 touchdown passes last year and a Pro Bowl selection, many still consider 2025 a down year for Hurts, with many games having him throw under 200 yards and the offense consistently struggling.
Looking at the quarterbacks currently on the Eagles' roster, Tanner McKee feels like he is out the door after the season, and Andy Dalton might be a year away from retirement. Eagles 2026 fifth-round pick Cole Payton might be a contender to compete for the starting quarterback job against Hurts, but he's about two years away from that.
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The Eagles don't have many strong options available that would be better than what they have in Hurts. One reason is that Hurts is the real deal, and people are about to find that out again in 2026.
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