Howie Roseman disputes claims that Jalen Hurts faces make-or-break season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman publicly rejected the narrative that quarterback Jalen Hurts faces a make-or-break season in 2026. Speaking on 94 WIP, Roseman defended the quarterback’s track record and expressed confidence in his ability to continue winning games for the franchise. The discussion follows a postseason exit last year and comes as the team enters a new campaign with Sean Mannion serving as the offensive coordinator. While some outside observers have pointed to the absence of a new contract extension as a sign of organizational uncertainty, Roseman noted that the team remains committed to the current quarterback. Hurts, who signed a five-year contract in 2023, has maintained that he ignores external criticism regarding his leadership. The Eagles are scheduled to face the Washington Commanders in their Week 1 opener.
- •Howie Roseman explicitly rejected the idea that Jalen Hurts is in a make-or-break season.
- •The Eagles finished last season with a wild-card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Sean Mannion takes over as the team's offensive coordinator for the upcoming season.
- •Philadelphia begins its regular season schedule against the Washington Commanders in Week 1.
- •Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension in 2023.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles news: Howie Roseman bluntly shuts down Jalen Hurts narrative
"The title-retention tour of the Philadelphia Eagles last season ended on a whimper after losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Many pinned the blame on Jalen Hurts , claiming that his leadership is not enough to carry the Eagles, even though he led the team to the Super Bowl in 2025. Hurts said he has learned to […] The post Eagles news: Howie Roseman bluntly shuts down Jalen Hurts narrative appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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