The Philadelphia Eagles are facing internal turmoil, with questions arising about Jalen Hurts’ performance and A.J. Brown’s future with the team. A debate has emerged regarding whether to retain Hurts or Brown, following their loss to San Francisco.
Teammate Questioned Hurts’ Value
A player on the Eagles questioned whether the team would move on from A.J. Brown or Jalen Hurts. This question arose after the team’s loss to San Francisco. The fact that moving on from either player was even a thought was telling, according to reports.
Trade rumours involving Brown and the New England Patriots have increased in recent weeks. It potentially indicates that a deal is closer to being struck than not.
Hurts’ Performance Linked to Brown’s Presence
In the 2021 season, without Brown, Hurts finished 26th overall in touchdown passes. His 3,144 passing yards ranked 21st that year and stand as the second lowest total of his career. Hurts’ 87.2 passer rating from that season ranked 22nd overall.
Hurts is seemingly at his best when Brown is available. Should the two part ways, then things only figure to get worse for Philadelphia.
Eagles’ Offensive Struggles
The 2025 regular season saw the Eagles finish 19th overall in offensive points scored. It’s the first time that the team has finished outside of the top-10 in that metric since 2021. 2021 was Hurts’ only season without Brown.
Unless Philadelphia is able to mend some relationships from behind the scenes, then they may just be looking at a return to those 9-win seasons that plagued them throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s. If there’s any truth at all to the statement, then they have already passed the point of no return on this one.