Jalen Hurts delivered a Super Bowl title to Philadelphia, yet questions about his long-term future with the Eagles persist. Fresh reporting has reignited speculation that the franchise and its star quarterback may not be as solid as his accomplishments suggest.
Jalen Hurts Reportedly Lacked Support from Eagles During Criticism
Few quarterbacks in the NFL can match Hurts' resume. He owns a winning record, multiple playoff appearances, conference championships, a Super Bowl ring, and a Super Bowl MVP award. Yet despite those achievements, reports continue to suggest that he faced criticism that was not always publicly challenged by the organization.
In a recent report, Joseph Santoliquito highlighted concerns from people close to the quarterback. “Words like ‘Polarizing’ have been used to describe him (Hurts). This coming season, in some media circles, is being labeled a ‘prove it’ year for Hurts,” Santoliquito wrote. “…For some reason, it seems like Hurts is nowhere near as appreciated as he should be in Philadelphia. Anywhere else, considering his achievements, Super Bowl MVP, his winning resume, and the simple fact that he just wins, would be celebrated in almost every other NFL city. Not here.”
Santoliquito added: “…Some close to Hurts feel that the Eagles did not support him enough when some constructively insightful stories came out this postseason about some of his deficiencies on the field, like Eagles teammates did, at the urging of the Eagles, over the constructive criticism Carson Wentz received in January 2019. No one spoke up publicly on Hurts’ behalf as they did Wentz.”
The comparison to Carson Wentz has become a major talking point. When criticism surrounded Wentz years ago, teammates publicly defended him. Hurts, according to the report, did not receive the same level of visible backing.
Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown Fallout Adds to Eagles Uncertainty
The discussion around Hurts intensified following AJ Brown's departure from Philadelphia. The star receiver's exit fueled speculation that deeper issues may have existed behind the scenes during the 2025 campaign.
Adding to that narrative, Mike Florio previously suggested that tension between Hurts and the organization could eventually lead to a split. “The mere fact that the ESPN report exists becomes proof that the Eagles may be on the brink of playing hardball with Hurts,” Florio wrote. “He’s signed through 2028, and after this season the dead-money charge slips to an eye-popping but manageable $67 million, which could be spread over two years with a post-June 1 transaction.”
Former Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette also weighed in on Brown's departure and placed responsibility on the passing game. “I’m going back on A.J. Brown, and I’m just rethinking the whole of last season, and I feel like A.J. Brown had a reason to be upset,” Fournette said. “You have me out here perfecting my craft at a high level, and when it comes to showtime, when the light is on me, you don’t wanna give me the ball? Yeah, I got a problem. Not getting the opportunities that he felt like he should be getting. That is a quarterback issue 100%.”
For now, Hurts remains the face of the Eagles franchise. But with extension talks looming, outside speculation growing, and questions about organizational support still lingering, the spotlight on Philadelphia's quarterback is unlikely to fade anytime soon.
