Hurts' Eagles Face Bucs, Season on the Line

0:00It's April 4th, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and its spotlighting Jalen Hurtz's shaky history against them. Since Hurtz got drafted in 2020, the Eagles are just two wins out of six against the Bucks. That's way below his usual success rate, with his passing completion sitting at 59.5% versus his career, 64.4. Last time they played in week four of the 2025 season, Philly pulled out a 31-25 win, but Hurtz only threw for one, 130 yards. Baker Mayfield more than doubled that with 289, yet Eagles' special teams and tied in Dallas goadards to touchdown catches, sealed it. Inside the Eagles' organization, tensions are high after their Super Bowl win in 2024. They crashed out in the wildcard round last year to the San Francisco 49ers, and reports say Hurtz clashed with coaches overplay calls, and modern schemes like pre-snap motions.

1:02Hurtz reportedly ignored the game plan, resisted Snaps under center, and that led to firing offensive coordinator Kevin Petulo, now replaced by Sean, Manion, no contract extension this offseason, and after 2026, there's $67 million in dead money if they cut him. This 2026 season could make or break Hurtz and Philly, kind of like how Denver ditched Russell Wilson or Miami led to a toggle by lower walk. Despite the cost, if the offense stays predictable and they flop again, expect big changes coming.