A year ago, it was almost unfathomable to think the Philadelphia Eagles would have any interest in moving on from quarterback Jalen Hurts.
However, things have changed drastically this season, as Hurts and the Eagles' offense has struggled, at least partly because the veteran signal-caller has not played well in 2025.
Hurts' issues came to a head in Week 14, when he turned the ball over five times, with four interceptions and one lost fumble. It was easily the worst game of his career.
While Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was adamant that Hurts won't be benched, that doesn't mean Philly won't explore its quarterback options in 2026.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, many around the league believed it was possible the Eagles would draft a quarterback in 2026, but that has only gained more traction after Hurts' dreadful showing on Monday night.
This now sets up a scenario like the one Carson Wentz faced years ago, when Philly drafted Hurts, who eventually took Wentz's place in 2020 after the veteran quarterback struggled.
Here's what Fowler wrote:
Some people around the league were starting to think the Eagles might draft a quarterback high in 2026 even before Jalen Hurts' four-interception performance Monday. The prediction from those folks: Roseman snags a passer on Day 2, allowing Hurts to serve as the starter in 2026 while having a future starter to develop.
"[The Eagles] will do to Jalen what they did to Carson Wentz," one source said to Fowler.
After what we've seen from Hurts in 2025, the Eagles would be wise to draft a signal-caller.
Not only would that give Philly a possible long-term answer if Hurts keeps holding the team back, but it would also light a fire under the veteran.
When it comes to Hurts' contract, there is no easy out before 2028. Hurts carries a dead-cap hit of $84.1 million in 2026 and $20.2 million in 2027. That number drastically drops to just $7.7 million in 2028.
So, while Hurts isn't likely to go anywhere next season, there is a real possibility the Eagles will start the clock on parting ways with him by drafting a new quarterback in 2026.
And, if that quarterback shows promise, maybe the Eagles do to Hurts what they did to Wentz as soon as next season.