Jalen Hurts prioritizes past losses to guide preparation for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to focus on past defeats as primary motivation for his ongoing development. In a recent profile, Hurts noted that his losses remain more vivid than his career victories, an approach he credits for his professional trajectory from Alabama to the NFL. This mentality aims to prevent complacency as the team navigates another offensive coordinator change under Sean Mannion. The Eagles enter the 2026 season following a wild-card loss, seeking to establish a consistent offensive identity. The challenge for Hurts remains balancing his intense self-critique with the need to maintain confidence and connection within the team. He must now integrate lessons from last season’s shortcomings into the new offensive scheme without letting those failures overshadow the team’s collective goals.
- •Jalen Hurts credits his career progression to an intense focus on past losses.
- •The Eagles are entering the 2026 season following a wild-card playoff loss.
- •Sean Mannion is overseeing a new offensive system for the team.
- •Hurts aims to balance his critical approach with building team confidence.
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts remains more attached to losses than victories
"Jalen Hurts acknowledged that past losses can remain more vivid than any of his best wins
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