The Philadelphia Eagles faced significant offensive difficulties during the 2025 season with Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback, following a Super Bowl victory the previous year. Although the team secured the NFC East title, their postseason ended quickly with a wild-card round defeat by the San Francisco 49ers. Concerns over the Eagles offense have grown, with many focusing on wide receiver A.J. Brown’s performance, but NFL analyst Willie Colon holds Hurts primarily responsible for the decline.
Speaking on Wednesday, Colon emphasized that the Eagles internally recognize that Brown is not the root of the problem. Instead, the quarterback’s performance is viewed as the central issue affecting the offense’s productivity.
“Behind the curtain, the Eagles realize it’s not an A.J. Brown problem,”
Colon said, via “First Things First.”
“They may have a Jalen Hurts problem. And that’s the biggest problem when you invest that much money into the quarterback. A.J. Brown hasn’t been inconsistent.”
Colon further explained Hurts’ inability to improve the offense when issues arise.
“When you talk about what Jalen Hurts hasn’t been able to do, it’s elevate the offense when you know there’s an issue. A.J. Brown is like, ‘Man, I’m here to be the difference maker. I’m not getting the ball. I can’t throw myself the ball.’ It has to start with him.”
Details on Offensive Performance and Team Dynamics
Willie Colon highlighted that Brown is eager to receive the ball in favorable matchups, particularly when one-on-one on the outside during crucial third downs. According to the analyst, the Eagles’ offense appeared predictable and lacked movement, struggling to gain early yardage to sustain drives on first or second down.
While acknowledging emotional challenges tied to Brown’s frustrations, Colon insisted Philadelphia must assess whether Hurts truly enhances the team’s play. He noted this was not evident during the recent season, contributing to the Eagles’ offensive stagnation and early playoff exit.
Jalen Hurts’ 2025 Season Statistics and Contract Background
During the 2025 regular season, Jalen Hurts completed 294 of 454 pass attempts, amassing 3,224 passing yards along with 25 touchdowns and six interceptions over 17 games. His rushing ability also contributed significantly, with 105 carries totaling 421 yards and eight touchdowns. These efforts helped the Eagles clinch the NFC East division title.
In the wild-card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Hurts completed 20 of 35 passes for 168 yards and one touchdown, while adding 14 rushing yards on five attempts. Despite his contributions, Philadelphia fell 23-19 to the 49ers.
Hurts is under a major contract, signing a five-year extension worth $255 million in 2023. This agreement includes more than $179 million guaranteed and contains a no-trade clause, underscoring the franchise’s commitment to him as their future leader.
Implications for the Eagles’ Future on Offense
The Eagles now face difficult decisions regarding their offensive direction, particularly whether Jalen Hurts can overcome the challenges that affected the team last season. The ongoing scrutiny from analysts like Willie Colon indicates pressure on Hurts to demonstrate he can elevate Philadelphia’s attack and justify his significant contract investment.
As the franchise evaluates these concerns, questions remain about adjustments in strategy and personnel that might resolve the predictability and stagnation in the offense. The outcome will likely influence the Eagles’ prospects in upcoming seasons and their ability to remain contenders in a competitive NFC East.
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