Eagles Respond To Reports Of Tension With Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman wouldn't stoke the flames regarding any alleged friction between the team and Jalen Hurts.

ESPN ran a report from Tim McManus and Jeremy Fowler on April 1 that claimed Hurts and Philadelphia's coaching staff are at a "crossroads" following a disappointing end to the 2025 season. Several sources said the quarterback contributed to the offense's "lack of creativity and synergy" by resisting changes.

Asked about the ESPN story during Tuesday's pre-draft press conference, Roseman insisted that he, head coach Nick Sirianni, or Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie would address any concerns with Hurts rather than leaking internal drama to the media.

"If we have any issue with any of our players, we talk to them directly," Roseman said. "So, from my perspective, from Nick's perspective, from Jeffrey's perspective, we're not hiding behind anything. We will talk to our players directly."

Roseman suggested the ESPN piece was out of bounds.

"I think that it's unfair," Roseman added. "It's unfair to have these articles written, but I understand it's also what sells at this point. So, yeah, I think it's unfortunate."

More on ESPN's Hurts report

The ESPN piece cited Hurts "ridid preferences" as an issue for Philadelphia's offense last season. Sourced claimed he "continually fights" against playing under center, which Kevin Patullo desired as the Eagles' offensive coordinator in 2025.

"He has pushed back on changes that would diversify the scheme, sources said, including when it comes to him going under center more," McManus and Fowler wrote of Hurts. "He has shown a reluctance to let it rip at times, particularly against zone coverage. He diverts from the game plan and changes playcalls to what some feel is an excessive degree. His strong preferences, coupled with the coaches' efforts to play to his strengths, which include his deep-ball accuracy and throws to the perimeter, limit the breadth to which the offense can expand -- or at least that's the way it has gone in the past."

ESPN noted that Hurts's unrelenting work ethic doesn't always mesh well with everyone around him, and a source questioned the three-time Pro Bowler's demeanor.

"Poor body language, not always bought in, not the most coachable and the players notice," the source said.

The story raised some eyebrows, as Hurts is only two years removed from leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl championship. ESPN noted that there are "no signs" the Eagles are attempting to rework a contract that provides little guaranteed money to Hurts after the 2026 season.

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This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM.