What happened: A Super Bowl champion has publicly blamed Jalen Hurts for the blockbuster trade that sent A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. The move follows months of reported tension between the former teammates after their recent championship run.

Why it matters: Critics argue that the offensive stagnation was due to the playstyle of Hurts rather than a lack of talent. By joining the New England Patriots, Brown gets a fresh start while Hurts must now prove he can lead a high-powered offense without an elite vertical threat.