Jalen Hurts blamed for Eagles’ problems as drama explodes

The Eagles’ offense was hurting in 2025 — and Jalen Hurts had a lot to do with it.

Philadelphia’s Super Bowl-winning quarterback caught blame for the team’s regressive offense and some overall dysfunction in 2025, as relayed by sources to ESPN.

Philadelphia followed its Super Bowl 2025 triumph with a disappointing first-round exit this past season while the offense averaged its fewest points in Hurts’ five seasons as a starter, leading to offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo’s exit and a potential trade of disgruntled veteran receiver A.J. Brown.

“He has pushed back on changes that would diversify the scheme, sources said, including when it comes to him going under center more. He has shown a reluctance to let it rip at times, particularly against zone coverage. He diverts from the game plan and changes playcalls to what some feel is an excessive degree,” ESPN’s Tim McManus and Jeremy Fowler wrote. “His strong preferences, coupled with the coaches’ efforts to play to his strengths, which include his deep-ball accuracy and throws to the perimeter, limit the breadth to which the offense can expand — or at least that’s the way it has gone in the past.”

The Eagles find themselves in a much different spot this offseason compared to last, with as much uncertainty surrounding the organization this year compared to any other season in the Hurts era.

A team that seemed to be an offensive juggernaut suddenly seemed human, with Philadelphia struggling to establish a passing game and opposing defenses finding ways to get stops and prevent Tush Pushes.