Jalen Hurts named dark horse MVP candidate for 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been recognized as a dark horse MVP candidate for the 2026 season by Dan Parr of NFL.com. This recognition comes after a challenging 2025 campaign and follows the appointment of Sean Mannion as the new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo. Hurts will have a revamped receiving corps with new additions like Hollywood Brown and first-round pick Makai Lemon. The Eagles' offensive line remains strong, providing Hurts with a solid foundation to aim for an MVP-caliber season. He is looking to bounce back after finishing outside the top 10 in MVP voting in the past three seasons, despite previously being a runner-up in 2022.
- •Jalen Hurts was named a dark horse MVP candidate for 2026.
- •Sean Mannion has replaced Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator.
- •New offensive additions include Hollywood Brown and Makai Lemon.
- •Hurts aims to improve on a rough 2025 season.
- •Eagles last had an MVP winner in 1960.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles star named dark horse NFL MVP candidate for 2026
"The last time an Eagle won the league's most prestigious individual award was when Norm Van Brocklin claimed the hardware in 1960. Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts was recently named a dark horse MVP candidate for the 2026 season by Dan Parr of NFL.com.
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