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Sirianni Reaffirms Jalen Hurts as Starter After Five-Turnover Loss

Public support from coaches contrasts with reports of long-term evaluation constrained by his contract.

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Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Overview

  • Eagles coach Nick Sirianni called talk of benching Hurts "ridiculous" on 94 WIP, maintaining confidence in him after an overtime loss to the Chargers.
  • Philadelphia is 8-5 on a three-game skid yet still leads the NFC East and faces a struggling Raiders team next.
  • Hurts acknowledged the slump and said he expects to respond, noting that success "isn’t linear" and emphasizing work and resilience.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported some around the league expect the Eagles to target a quarterback early in the 2026 draft to develop behind Hurts, a scenario framed as planning rather than an immediate change.
  • Early, speculative chatter has linked Hurts to possible trade destinations such as the Saints, though his contract structure — with more flexibility projected in 2027 — complicates any near-term move.