Overview
- Multiple NFL insiders reported on Monday that the Eagles are prepared to pursue Lamar Jackson as a replacement if Jalen Hurts does not rebound in 2026.
- Hurts enters 2026 under heightened pressure after a mixed 2025 in which his raw passing numbers rose but scouts and teammates noted he looked less sharp and several anonymous Eagles sources blamed him for many offensive shortcomings.
- Philadelphia has already shifted Hurts’ environment by firing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, installing Sean Mannion, and trading All-Pro receiver A.J. Brown on June 1, moves that will shape how the team judges Hurts this season.
- Jackson’s situation is complicated by a 2023 five-year extension that gives him protections requiring consent for a trade and limits the Ravens’ use of the franchise tag after 2027, so acquiring him would require both a heavy price and Jackson’s cooperation.
- The outcome will affect people directly: Hurts’ job and contract outlook hinge on his 2026 play, Roseman’s reputation for aggressive moves could push a big transaction, and observers should watch Jackson’s contract talks and the 2027 QB draft class for how options line up next offseason.