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Philadelphia lost Jaelan Phillips to a $120 million deal in Carolina and responded with prove-it contracts. That's not a failure — it's a calculated bet on the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's why Roseman's patience could pay off.
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Jalen Hurts was never a top-five quarterback — not even during the Super Bowl run. But he's a unique, winning quarterback who's proven he can lead a team to the mountaintop. The question is whether Philadelphia will let him.
Only DeVonta Smith maintained his level of play among Eagles offensive starters last season. The rest got worse — and the reasons paint a concerning picture for 2026.
Losing Jaelan Phillips to Carolina stings. But the Eagles' defensive foundation — Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Jihad Campbell — makes this the strength of the roster heading into 2026.
The Eagles want Jalen Hurts to evolve as a passer. They're also reportedly willing to trade his best weapon. Those two things cannot coexist.
The Eagles are hell-bent on implementing a Shanahan-style offense that doesn't fit their quarterback. The real question isn't whether Jalen Hurts can adapt — it's why Philadelphia is asking him to.