Jalen Hurts just wrapped up his sixth NFL season, and if there's one thing that's remained constant throughout his time in Philly, it's this: the noise never stops. Criticism-fair or not-follows him like a shadow. But through it all, Hurts has continued to do what he does best: lead, compete, and put his team in position to win.
Under head coach Nick Sirianni, Hurts has now guided the Eagles to the postseason five straight years. That’s no small feat in a league where consistency is often the first casualty of adversity.
But this season, much like the one before it, ended in disappointment. The Eagles stumbled down the stretch and bowed out early in the NFC Wild Card round-a bitter pill for a franchise with championship expectations.
At the team’s end-of-season press conference, Sirianni was quick to back his quarterback, praising Hurts for his adaptability and team-first mentality in what was arguably his most challenging season yet.
“You saw this year that he’s open to doing a bunch,” Sirianni said. “We were under center more than we have been.
Different motions, different things. Jalen will do whatever it takes to win football games.”
That flexibility has been a hallmark of Hurts' game since day one. Whether it’s airing it out, tucking it and running, or simply executing the game plan to a tee, Hurts has consistently shown he’s willing to adjust for the good of the team. Sirianni summed it up best: “All I’ve ever known from Jalen is the man will do whatever he has to do to win football games.”
And in 2025, Hurts had to do a lot more than just play quarterback.
This season brought a storm of off-field distractions, none of which Hurts asked for. Reports surfaced that he wanted fewer designed QB runs-a reasonable ask for a dual-threat quarterback trying to preserve his longevity.
Then came whispers of locker room friction, with some teammates reportedly frustrated with Hurts. Add in the drama surrounding star wideout A.J.
Brown-cryptic tweets, public frustrations, and questions that landed squarely on Hurts’ shoulders week after week-and it’s clear the quarterback had more than just defensive fronts to navigate.
But through all that, Hurts still delivered a solid campaign. He completed 64.8% of his passes for 3,224 yards, tossed a career-high 25 touchdowns, and threw just six interceptions. On the ground, he chipped in 421 rushing yards and eight more scores, continuing to be one of the league’s most dangerous red-zone threats.
Those numbers, while impressive, weren’t enough to extend Philly’s season. And in a city where the standard is a Super Bowl, anything short of that is viewed as falling short.
Hurts knows that. He’s lived it.
And now, heading into yet another offseason of change-his sixth different play caller in seven years-he’s once again being asked to adapt.
But if history tells us anything, it’s that Jalen Hurts doesn’t flinch. He doesn’t point fingers.
He doesn’t make excuses. He just goes back to work.
And that’s exactly what the Eagles need right now.