Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has told those within the franchise to prioritize making quarterback Jalen Hurts successful in 2021 and not to create a true quarterback competition, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Hurts will presumably enter next season as the franchise's starter following Philadelphia's trade of former No. 2 pick Carson Wentz to the Colts.
“I think it was just an opportunity for me,” Hurts said told Schefter on an episode of The Adam Schefter Podcast, when asked if the Wentz traded surprised him. “I think it shows the trust in what they think I can be as a player.