Jalen Hurts Breaks Silence on Eagles Turmoil — and Fires a Warning Shot at the Cowboys

Jalen Hurts Breaks His Silence Amid Reports of Eagles Locker Room Tension

As rumors swirl about growing frustration inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room and the offense’s disappointing start to the season, Jalen Hurts has finally spoken — in the way fans have come to expect from him: calm, measured, and relentlessly focused on the work.

Reports suggested that some offensive players were unhappy with the unit’s recent performance, especially the lack of explosiveness they once relied on. But when asked about the tension, Hurts didn’t flinch: “I just work every day,” he said. “I show up, I practice, I improve. That’s how I operate, and it’s always been that way.”

Hurts acknowledged the responsibility that comes with being the franchise quarterback in Philadelphia — a city known for its passion and pressure:
“That’s the job. When things are good, you get praise. When they’re not, you get all the criticism,” he said. “I don’t hide from that. I always look at myself first.”

Although reports claimed there were players openly frustrated with the offensive struggles, Hurts refused to escalate the situation or name anyone:
“No one came to me directly. I don’t know what’s actually going on out there, but I’m not going to expose anything. Everything seems to be coming from the media, not from the locker room.”

Still, the numbers don’t lie. Over the last two games, Hurts has produced just two total touchdowns, and his completion rate has rarely cracked 60%. In the 16–9 win over the Lions, he completed only 50% of his passes, and the entire offense looked out of rhythm.

Yet when you zoom out, Hurts remains the engine of this team. He’s completing 66.9% of his passes for 1,995 yards and 16 touchdowns with just one interception. On the ground, he’s added 265 yards and six touchdowns — evidence he remains the core of the Eagles’ identity.

Even so, the Eagles’ offense currently ranks among the bottom teams in total yards and passing yards — a steep drop from the explosive unit fans expected. Big plays have vanished, and the offense’s usual tempo has sputtered. Hurts didn’t run from it: “Everything starts with me,” he said.

And as Hurts addressed the internal pressure, he unexpectedly referenced the Eagles’ biggest rival: the Dallas Cowboys.
In a hypothetical but fittingly sharp comment, he emphasized that Philadelphia’s focus remains unchanged:
“People talk about how strong the Cowboys’ offense is or how their defense can cause problems,” Hurts said. “But that doesn’t concern me. If we play to our standard, if we lock down Dak and disrupt their rhythm, we’ll win. Playing the Cowboys is always a chance to prove who we really are.”

That is classic Hurts — focused, steady, and uninterested in outside drama. Whether the locker room is actually fracturing or simply weathering a rough stretch, the Eagles still have time to correct their path. And as always, Hurts remains the one who talks less and works more.