Former Eagles Coach Speaks Out on Jalen Hurts Friction

Unnamed ex-coach alleges Hurts struggled with coachability during 2025 season

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:56pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, surrounded by overlapping planes that suggest the tensions between the player and their coaches.A cubist interpretation of the friction between a quarterback and his coaching staff, reflecting the internal struggles reported within the Philadelphia Eagles organization.Philadelphia Today

An unnamed former Philadelphia Eagles coach has come forward with allegations that quarterback Jalen Hurts displayed poor body language, a lack of buy-in, and coachability issues during the 2025 NFL season, leading to internal friction within the team.

Why it matters

The report provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into the challenges the Eagles faced last season, which saw them miss the playoffs despite high preseason expectations. Hurts' leadership and ability to work with coaches has been a point of scrutiny throughout his young NFL career.

The details

According to the ESPN report, the former Eagles coach described Hurts as "not always bought in" and "not the most coachable," with players noticing his poor body language. This friction was reportedly a primary cause of the team's internal struggles throughout the 2025 campaign.

  • The report was published on April 7, 2026.

The players

Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback, who has faced questions about his leadership and coachability during his NFL career.

Jeremy Fowler

An ESPN reporter who co-authored the report on the Eagles' internal friction.

Tim McManus

An ESPN reporter who co-authored the report on the Eagles' internal friction.

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What they’re saying

“Poor body language, not always bought in, not the most coachable, and the players notice”

— Unnamed former Eagles coach

The takeaway

This report highlights the ongoing challenges Jalen Hurts has faced in establishing himself as a reliable leader and coachable quarterback in the NFL, which could impact his long-term future with the Eagles organization.