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By Matthew Schmidt
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Jalen Hurts put forth what may very well have been the worst performance of his career during the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, and it has led to some wild speculation.
Hurts turned the ball over five times — including twice on one play — while failing to log a single touchdown in the Eagles' 22-19 defeat, sparking conjecture that perhaps Philadelphia would be better off rolling with backup quarterback Tanner McKee.
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Of course, the chances of Philly benching Hurts in favor of McKee this season seem slim to none, but the fact that it's even a discussion among some people illustrates just how rough of a time Hurts has been having in 2025.
Hurts has become so polarizing, as a matter of fact, that Bleacher Report's Alex Kay even wonders if the Eagles could trade Hurts, specifically if he loses his starting job.
"If Hurts did lose his job, he would likely become available on the trade market to open the 2026 offseason," Kay wrote. "Expect plenty of interest for his services if he's being shopped around, as the QB is under contract through the 2028 season after signing a five-year, $255 million extension ahead of the 2023 campaign."
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Yes, there would certainly be interest in Hurts, who led Philadelphia to a Super Bowl championship last February and has notched to trips to the Super Bowl over the last three years, but how much would rival teams actually be willing to surrender in return for the 27-year-old?
"The Eagles would theoretically see offers that include multiple first-round selections and other premium picks they could use to pad out the weak areas of the roster," Kay added.
Whether or not Philadelphia would actually receive offers that include multiple first-round picks is up for debate. Hurts hasn't been great this season, and while he has definitely experienced a whole lot of success throughout his NFL career, he has never truly been a dominant quarterback.
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Chances are, this is all a moot point anyway, but it's absolutely a discussion worth having. That's especially if the Eagles flame out and miss the playoffs entirely this season.
Philadelphia will look to snap a three-game losing streak when it hosts the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday.
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