Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has experienced a challenging beginning to the team's training camp. As of Saturday, three days into the camp, reports indicated that the signal-caller had not yet thrown a single touchdown pass. This early performance has drawn attention from NFL observers, including insider John Frascella, who publicly suggested that the team's offense is missing the presence of wide receiver AJ Brown, who left the Eagles to join the New England Patriots this offseason.
Frascella took to social media to outline his perspective on the situation, providing a breakdown of the dynamics: 1. Jalen Hurts needs AJ Brown, while Drake Maye doesn’t; 2. AJ Brown needs Jalen Hurts, while Drake Maye doesn’t need AJB; 3. DeVonta Smith is a WR2 not a WR1; 4. The team is also managing a massive 18,000,000 dollar salary cap adjustment.
The history between Hurts and Brown is extensive, as the two played together in Philadelphia for four years and were instrumental in the team reaching two Super Bowls, including a victory in 2025. However, Brown expressed dissatisfaction with the Eagles' offensive scheme last season, a frustration that ultimately contributed to his exit. The Eagles are now looking ahead to the 2026 season, having won the NFC East last year before suffering a 23-19 wild-card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Looking forward, the Eagles have scheduled three preseason games to prepare for the 2026 regular season. The team will face the Baltimore Ravens on August 15 at 7 p.m. ET, followed by a matchup against the New England Patriots on August 22 at 7 p.m. ET. The preseason concludes with a home game against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 28 at 8 p.m. ET. As the franchise looks to contend for a Super Bowl title, Hurts is expected to remain a central figure in the team's efforts to bounce back from last year's playoff exit.
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