Eagles Rookie Called Possible Replacement for QB Jalen Hurts

Eagles Rookie Called Possible Replacement for QB Jalen Hurts

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski predicts Eagles rookie Cole Payton will eventually take over from Jalen Hurts as starting quarterback.

Eagles Already Have Jalen Hurts’ Replacement

Jalen Hurts. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Jalen Hurts will enter the 2026 NFL season with a lot of pressure. Despite leading the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl 60, where they faced no opposition on the way to their second championship, the quarterback’s actions in 2025 didn’t sit well with many. His approach to the game reportedly raised eyebrows within the franchise, with coaches and teammates taking issue with some of his decisions. …