The Philadelphia Eagles are officially in uncharted territory. Just ten months after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, they’re staring down a five-game losing streak and a season that’s spiraling fast. Sunday’s 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was the latest gut punch, and it’s raised serious questions-not just about this season, but about the future of the franchise, particularly at quarterback.
Let’s start with the obvious: Jalen Hurts is under the microscope. The Eagles’ franchise QB had a brutal outing against the Chargers, turning the ball over five times, including four interceptions.
That kind of performance is going to draw criticism, especially when it comes amid a losing skid and a sudden lack of offensive rhythm. And now, the whispers are growing louder-some around the league believe Philadelphia could be eyeing a quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
According to reports, there was already chatter before Monday’s game that general manager Howie Roseman might look to draft a quarterback high in 2026. The idea?
Take a signal-caller on Day 2-someone who can sit behind Hurts for a season and develop, while giving the team a potential long-term option. One league source even suggested the Eagles could be preparing to do to Hurts what they once did to Carson Wentz.
And that’s where things get interesting.
Back in 2020, the Eagles used a second-round pick to draft Hurts despite having Wentz locked in as their starter. The move sparked immediate controversy, but it ultimately reshaped the franchise.
Fast forward to now, and the roles could be reversed. Hurts, once the young upstart, may soon find himself mentoring-or competing with-a newly drafted quarterback.
It’s a wild scenario, especially considering Hurts was the Super Bowl MVP less than a year ago and has two Pro Bowl nods under his belt since 2022. But the NFL moves fast, and recency bias is real.
Since the Eagles’ bye week, Hurts has turned the ball over eight times in five games and has completed more than 60% of his passes just once during that stretch. That kind of dip in production is hard to ignore, especially for a team that came into the season with championship aspirations.
Head coach Nick Sirianni was asked after the Chargers loss whether he’s considered benching Hurts. His answer was a firm no.
And that tracks-Hurts is still the leader of this team, and his track record earns him more than a little grace. But the idea that the Eagles could take another swing at a quarterback in the draft isn’t far-fetched.
In fact, it might be part of a broader strategy.
Remember, Roseman once famously said he wanted the Eagles to be viewed as a “quarterback factory.” That vision could be coming back into focus.
Between Hurts, rookie Tanner McKee, and now Kyle McCord recently added to the mix, the Eagles could be setting up a serious quarterback room heading into 2026. Add a high draft pick to that group, and suddenly you’ve got a full-blown competition-or at least a developmental pipeline that gives the team options.
It’s not about panic. It’s about preparation. Roseman has always been aggressive in building depth at the game’s most important position, and if Hurts doesn’t stabilize his play down the stretch, the front office might feel compelled to act.
So here we are. The Eagles are reeling, the offense is sputtering, and the quarterback conversation is heating up.
Hurts has the talent and leadership to weather this storm, but he’ll need to show it fast. Because in Philadelphia, the standard is high, the expectations are higher-and the patience?
Well, that’s wearing thin.