Jalen Hurts is set for his first media session of Eagles offseason

Jalen Hurts is scheduled to speak with reporters on Wednesday for the first time this offseason as the Philadelphia Eagles continue organized team activities and begin laying the foundation for what could become the most important season of the quarterback's seven-year NFL career. Hurts enters 2026 facing familiar expectations alongside renewed scrutiny after an offseason filled with criticism, external questions, and organizational change. The Eagles quarterback remains the centerpiece of Philadelphia's championship aspirations, but he also enters a pivotal year with a new offensive structure, evolving coaching dynamics, and lingering debate surrounding the offense's long-term ceiling.

Rather than retreating from criticism, Hurts has attacked the offseason with a familiar approach built around preparation and development.

The Eagles quarterback has continued working with trusted voices who have become critical pieces of his development, including former Philadelphia quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler and respected quarterback trainer Quincy Avery. Hurts and Avery have maintained a longstanding relationship centered around refining mechanics, improving timing, and sharpening the details that elevate elite quarterback play.

Jalen Hurts is expected to meet with reporters tomorrow after practice. It will be Hurts' first news conference of the offseason. https://t.co/jD47mwUaJn— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) May 26, 2026

For Hurts, this stage of the offseason centers on refinement.

Footwork within the pocket, anticipation on intermediate and vertical concepts, timing within structure, and command of offensive adjustments become focal points during spring work. Even after multiple Pro Bowl seasons and two Super Bowl appearances, Hurts continues seeking outside coaching to strengthen areas of his game.

Loeffler remains a familiar voice.

Before arriving in Philadelphia, the 51-year-old spent time at Bowling Green beginning in 2019 and previously served as an offensive coordinator at multiple collegiate programs, including Temple. He also worked with the Detroit Lions as quarterbacks coach in 2008 and brings decades of experience in quarterback development.

The work arrives during an important organizational transition.

Philadelphia is implementing offensive changes under head coach Sean Mannion alongside pass-game coordinator Josh Grizzard, creating a new structure expected to challenge Hurts differently than previous systems. The offense is expected to feature increased motion, expanded play-action concepts, and more under-center elements connected to offensive principles that trace through the Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan coaching tree.

Hurts enters the transition after an offseason that included criticism stemming from an ESPN report that raised questions surrounding offensive evolution, passing-game consistency, leadership dynamics, and overall schematic fit.

General manager Howie Roseman publicly defended his quarterback. Roseman pushed back against criticism directed toward Hurts and emphasized that concerns inside the organization are handled directly with players rather than through public messaging. Roseman also described portions of the criticism of Hurts as unfair while reaffirming the organization's support for the franchise quarterback. The scrutiny arrives despite significant production.

Hurts has helped guide Philadelphia to two Super Bowl appearances while establishing himself as one of the league's most accomplished dual-threat quarterbacks. The Eagles also finished 2025 among the NFL's most efficient offenses in key areas despite offensive inconsistency becoming a recurring discussion point.

Philadelphia led the league with a franchise-record 70.5% red-zone touchdown efficiency last season. The Eagles also finished among the NFL leaders in ball security, committing only 15 turnovers while maintaining one of football's most productive scoring offenses.

Tight end Dallas Goedert's return should help preserve offensive continuity, but broader evolution remains a priority.

The Eagles were eliminated during Wild Card Weekend, and offensive stagnation became part of the offseason evaluation. The expectation entering 2026 is not simply maintaining production. Wednesday's media availability will likely offer Hurts his first opportunity to publicly address portions of that criticism while providing insight into how he views the offensive transition and his preparation entering Year 7.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts faces spotlight entering Year 7