Jalen Hurts Faces Crossroads in Eagles Offense

0:00It's April 4, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Jalen Hertz is pushing for more say in the Philadelphia Eagles offense, according to reports from The Athletic. This comes right as he's facing heat for last season struggles, with insiders calling out his body language and culturally issues. Earlier this week, an ESPN deep dive revealed tension inside the Eagles camp, interviewing over a dozen sources who pointed fingers at Hertz, amid a talented but underperforming attack. Players and staff noticed he wasn't always locked in, which Hertz revived despite the team's Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs, where Hertz earned MVP honors with 221 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 72 rushing yards, and one rushing score. The Eagles repeated as NFC East champs, but flamed out in the 2026 wild car playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers. Hertz posted 3,224 passing yards, 25 touchdowns through the air, 421 rushing yards, and eight scores on the ground, hitting 64.8 percent completions.

1:11Now with just three years left on his five-year, $255 million deal from April 2023, and guarantees drying up. After 2026, they've hired Sean Manion as the new offensive coordinator from Green Bay. If Hertz doesn't bounce back next season, trade talks could heat up fast, putting him at a real crossroads.