The Eagles completed their first coaching camp follow of the 12 months on Wednesday, however earlier than they went off to conferences, quarterback Jalen Hurts stopped to speak to reporters. He opened up speaking in regards to the summer time and his focus because the group comes again collectively to proceed constructing a brand new system.
“I really feel prefer it was a great summer time — a extremely good summer time. I’ve been capable of spend time with the blokes and actually construct towards every thing we’ve transitioned to. Everyone’s very hungry and excited to go to work, and we’re actually centered on that.
I’d say one among my details coming in, particularly speaking to my teammates and getting a way of the place we’re all through the summer time and the place we’re going, is the significance of self-discipline and unity.
I can’t emphasize sufficient how vital it’s to hold and shield the intimacy of this group and what we do, as a result of it takes all of us. And we all know that there are challenges that come all year long, we’re not wanting ahead, we’re actually simply centered on the place we’re proper now, and making the most of this coaching camp. So, to return out right here, and have the conditioning check, have the primary day be out right here to get it in, it’s a great begin, a great basis. Simply going to proceed to progress ahead and take it at some point at a time.“
Right here’s what else the QB needed to say:
On connecting with teammates
Hurts stated that he’s at all times intentional about attempting to get the blokes collectively away from the constructing, and seems like that works is mirrored within the season. The QB talked about having the ability to get among the youthful guys collectively, which was one thing he did forward of the 2024 season, after which additionally work with particular person teammates, as properly.
“I think it was really good to have everybody all-in on it going into this offseason, and have everybody expressing and showing that hunger to build and kind of learn each other’s personalities a bit so we can go out there and thrive on the field. So, I was definitely excited about that, and I think it’ll pay forward — the work will show.”
The quarterback stated that the usual was set by head coach Nick Sirianni in his first phrases to the group to open coaching camp, and the dedication to being aligned.
“Honestly, it starts with Coach Sirianni and his message. And, his first words in yesterday’s team meeting was about being together and being aligned, and when I was taking notes of it, I just thought about, 100 percent alignment and zero entitlement. So, as a team, that’s what everybody’s pushing.”
On OC Sean Mannion
“I think Coach [Mannion] is going to be just fine. He’s gotta lot of structure and a lot of intentionality behind what he does.”
Hurts went on to say that he’s at some extent now in his profession, the place he must step in and assist Mannion by way of maintaining his finish of the deal — not essentially be of service to the brand new OC, however to assist bridge the previous and the brand new. With the QB having a brand new OC yearly, he famous that there’s actually nothing completely different going into this season.
On Jalen Carter’s new contract
"I took that five-dollar bill, and I went and gave it to Jalen Carter, and I smacked it on his chest, and I said, 'Let me put five on top of that.'" 😂 pic.twitter.com/C9o7dzcUIi
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 29, 2026
Different notables
Hurts stated that the primary factor he’s seen from rookie WR Makai Lemon has been his coronary heart, and his starvation for the sport. The QB quipped that it’s slightly completely different for him now, having been within the league so lengthy that Lemon was truly in highschool when Hurts was drafted to the Eagles.
As for what constitutes as a great camp for the quarterback, he defined that it’s all about getting on the identical web page together with his offensive coordinator heading into the 12 months after which relaying every thing to his teammates in order that they’re all on the identical web page.
“I’m always seeking alignment, and then I think with different pieces that come and go, it can make that challenging or it can make it easier.”
Hurts additionally talked about DeVonta Smith’s growth over time and stated that the WR has at all times been actually polished, however he’s actually clean at this level in his profession. The QB recalled again to their school days at Alabama when all the opposite receivers declared for the draft, however Smith didn’t, so he’s somebody who has needed to take a backseat at instances, however he’s at all times had that starvation to be the man.
He additionally commented on LeBron James becoming a member of the 76ers, and Hurts stated that it’s big for the town of Philadelphia and might be thrilling to have such a dominant sports activities determine within the metropolis.
