Jalen Hurts shows true colors silencing doubters on final day of Eagles camp

The whispers had started. Well, they often do during a long, hot training camp. The 2025 offseason was a grind for the Philadelphia Eagles. Camp was filled with new faces, minor injuries, and unanswered questions.

The offense seemed to be searching for its rhythm in particular. So did the man in the driver's seat . But on the final day he took control. Jalen Hurts stepped onto the NovaCare Complex and delivered a statement.

Hurts was nearly perfect. He orchestrated a surgical performance... a performance that silenced any lingering dou bts. Hurts finished the public portion of camp by completing 14 of 15 passes and firing four touchdowns without an interception.

This was a masterclass in efficiency and command... a reminder of his Super Bowl MVP pedigree. Moreover, he did it without his top weapons.

AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith had to watch from the sideline . The offensive line was missing its key pillars. Despite this, Hurts made magic. He zipped a touchdown to Ainias Smith with a defender in his face. But that was just the start.

He then lofted a perfect ball to Grant Calcaterra in the back corner of the end zone. His best throw wasn't even a score. It was a laser over the middle to rookie Darius Cooper. And it was placed where only his guy could make a play. But this performance was about more than stats.

It was about leadership and setting a tone. The Eagles' new offensive coordinator, Kevin Patullo, has introduced new concepts. And camp is for experimenting. You take the highs with the lows. Hurts acknowledged this.

"I think we had a really good offseason and a really good training camp and being able to build on the foundation that we've established over the years," Hurts said at the end of camp. The foundation, clearly, is rock solid.

The Ripple Effect of Hurts' Leadership

The impact of a quarterback’s confidence trickles down. Cooper benefited immensely from Hurts' trust. His strong hands and calm demeanor have made him a surprise standout.

This late-camp connection builds invaluable depth for the long NFL season. Hurts is actively cultivating these relationships, even coaching up players like Will Shipley on route details. Meanwhile, the defense found its own bright spots.