Howie Roseman reveals the one thing that will define Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia

Questions surrounding Jalen Hurts’ long-term future in Philadelphia may be growing outside the organization, but Eagles general manager Howie Roseman isn’t treating the 2026 season as an ultimatum for his quarterback.

Roseman pushed back against the idea that Hurts must prove himself this season to remain Philadelphia’s starter, pointing instead to what the quarterback has accomplished since taking control of the offense.

For Roseman, winning remains the most important measurement.

“The barometer is winning football games,” Roseman said during an appearance on 94 WIP.

Hurts has certainly done plenty of that.

Since entering the NFL in 2020, Hurts has compiled a 57-25 regular-season record as Philadelphia’s starting quarterback. He has also taken the Eagles to two Super Bowls and helped deliver a championship during the 2024 season, earning Super Bowl MVP honors in the process.

Jalen Hurts’ contract raises questions

Still, Philadelphia enters 2026 looking for significant improvement offensively.

The Eagles ranked just 23rd in passing yards last season at 194.3 per game and finished 19th in Total QBR. Despite having the NFL’s highest-paid offense, Philadelphia ranked 19th in scoring at 22.3 points per game and struggled with three-and-outs.

Those shortcomings have resulted in major changes.

New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has installed a West Coast-style system featuring concepts influenced by Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Matt LaFleur.

One of the biggest developments has reportedly been Hurts’ willingness to embrace those adjustments.

Left tackle Jordan Mailata has described Hurts as “all-in” on the new offense, while others inside the organization have praised his approach throughout the offseason.

That could prove critical.

Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million extension in 2023 that runs through 2028, although 2026 represents the final season in which his salary is fully guaranteed.

That contract situation will naturally create speculation.

Roseman, however, appears far more interested in Hurts’ résumé than outside noise.

For Philadelphia, the mission remains simple: win.

And until Hurts stops doing that, Roseman sees little reason to question who should be leading the Eagles.

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