The Philadelphia Eagles are entering a new era offensively, and quarterback Jalen Hurts made it clear this week that his focus remains firmly on the future.
Speaking with reporters following offseason workouts, Hurts addressed several of the major storylines that have surrounded the team this offseason, including the ESPN article that generated headlines earlier this year, the departure of former All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown, and his continued adjustment to Sean Mannion‘s offensive system.
As expected, Hurts showed little interest in revisiting old narratives.
When asked about the ESPN report and whether he wanted an opportunity to respond, the Eagles quarterback quickly dismissed the topic.
“I’ve never really asked for an opportunity to respond to anything. So, just let it live, and go do my job.”
The response was classic Hurts — brief, direct, and focused on football.
Hurts Takes High Road on A.J. Brown Trade
One of the biggest stories of the Eagles’ offseason was the blockbuster trade that sent Brown out of Philadelphia. The former Eagles star recently discussed his relationship with Hurts during an interview with Maria Taylor, sparking renewed conversation among fans and media members.
When asked about Brown’s comments, Hurts declined to engage in any public back-and-forth.
“I’m not in a position to challenge anyone’s perspective on anything. Seemingly so, it was, and that’s where I am.”
Hurts instead focused on the success he and Brown shared during their time together in Philadelphia, a partnership that helped the Eagles reach multiple postseason appearances and contend for championships.
“You come into it, and you have a sense of pride in how it began and definitely what we were able to accomplish. And the same thing I said last time, nothing can take that away.”
The quarterback added that his leadership style has always centered on the team rather than individual narratives.
“I’ve always been focused on the collective. I’ve always put my energy toward that and as a leader I’ve always put an onus on giving maximum effort to achieve the shared mission we have in the team.”
New Offense, New Opportunity
While much of the offseason discussion has centered around Brown’s departure and outside storylines, Hurts continues to emphasize the work being done on the field.
The Eagles spent OTAs and mandatory minicamp installing Mannion’s offense following the departure of Kevin Patullo. Throughout the spring, Hurts has repeatedly discussed the importance of learning another new system and building chemistry with a retooled supporting cast.
With training camp approaching, the franchise quarterback believes the foundation has been established for the next chapter of Eagles football.
“For the great things we did, now it’s time to focus on achieving great things with this new iteration of the team.”
And as the offseason program comes to a close, Hurts is eager for what’s next.
“We got a fun summer ahead of us and it’ll be a fun training camp.”
For a team looking to defend its place among the NFC’s elite, that next chapter begins in just a few weeks when the Eagles report to training camp and continue building toward the 2026-27 NFL season.
