Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finds himself at the center of a media whirlwind. Recent reports have painted a challenging picture, critiquing his coachability, body language, and decision-making in the Eagles' Wild Card loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It's enough to make any Eagles fan question what's next for their star QB.
Adding fuel to the fire, a new report from Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer dives into the Eagles' plans regarding Hurts' contract. According to NFL sources, the team isn't planning to extend Hurts this offseason, despite the common practice of restructuring contracts for franchise quarterbacks to manage salary cap space.
Hurts still has three years left on his contract, but the 2026 season marks the last fully guaranteed year, with a hefty $51.5 million. The remaining $22 million in 2027 isn't guaranteed, and Hurts is reportedly well aware of this critical detail.
An Eagles source shared with McLane, "He knows this is the last year of his guaranteed money. He knows the cat’s out on some of his baggage.
You have to produce. You can’t be near the bottom of the league in passing two years in a row with the talent we have.
It’s not acceptable."
This situation leaves Eagles fans pondering the possibility of a trade. The 2026 season might be pivotal in deciding Hurts' future with the team.
Trading him in 2027 would result in a $2 million cap loss and a $67 million dead cap hit, a tough scenario for any franchise. However, waiting until 2028 could save the Eagles $23.2 million in cap space.
It's a frustrating dilemma, especially considering Hurts' impressive resume: three Pro Bowl selections, two Super Bowl appearances, one championship, and a Super Bowl MVP. As unsettling as the current conversation might be, the reality of the situation is undeniable. Eagles fans can only hope for a triumphant comeback from Hurts in 2026.