Multiple NFL insiders have suggested that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman could move on from quarterback Jalen Hurts in 2027 if Hurts doesn’t play well and notch at least one postseason victory in the offense being installed by new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
During a recent appearance in Philadelphia, Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin revealed that he is surprised by the Hurts-related rumors that continue to hover over the Eagles this summer.
Michael Irvin “shocked” by Jalen Hurts stories
“What I’m shocked about is the treatment of Jalen Hurts,” Irvin said, per Justin Grasso of Heavy. “Why is that like this, right? Why, why are you guys trying to get rid of Jalen Hurts already? Blows my mind.”
In 2023, Hurts signed a five-year contract extension reportedly worth up to $255M with $179.3M guaranteed. While he later earned Super Bowl MVP honors, he more recently received blame for the struggles the Eagles’ offense endured throughout last season. Additionally, supposed problems between Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown seemingly had at least something to do with the Eagles trading Brown to the New England Patriots in early June.
Michael Irvin “worried” about how Eagles will play without A.J. Brown
Irvin admitted that he is “worried” about what the Eagles’ offense will be without Brown this fall. DeVonta Smith is expected to become Philadelphia’s new WR1, and the Eagles traded up to take USC wide receiver Makai Lemon
with the 20th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
“It’s a new offense,” Irvin explained. “When you’re running a new offense, you need that guy that…’I don’t know if this play is going to work, but I can go to him if it breaks down.'”
It seems to outsiders that Smith will become that guy for Hurts. The perception exists that Roseman believes trading Brown will be an addition-by-subtraction move for the Eagles as it pertains to the 2026 season. If such a scenario doesn’t play out, Hurts potentially could be made available to other clubs before the 2027 draft gets underway.