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NFL·ANALYSIS·June 3, 2026 04:17 PM ET

Orlovsky: Hurts faces 'total change' at QB heading into 2026 season

A new scheme reshapes how Hurts plays the position.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 31 min read
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What happened: ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky says Jalen Hurts is facing a "total change" as a quarterback heading into the 2026 season. The commentary points to Hurts having to operate more from under center and learn to play the position in a markedly different way than he has before.

Why it matters: The shift lands as the Eagles reshape their offense around Hurts, including the departure of A.J. Brown in the trade that sent the receiver to New England. How Hurts adapts to a more under-center, structurally different system could define Philadelphia's offensive identity for the upcoming campaign.

What to watch: Watch how the Eagles deploy Hurts under center through OTAs and training camp, and whether the offense leans more on play-action and traditional dropbacks than in prior seasons.

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