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Jalen Hurts Shows Renewed Speed at 2026 Eagles Training Camp
8/12/2026, 8:16:13 AM
Camp Highlights
Philadelphia’s 2026 training camp has placed quarterback Jalen Hurts at the center of both praise and analysis. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio noted that Hurts “looks faster” and is moving well in the new offensive system. The Eagles’ defensive staff repeatedly emphasized the difficulty of bringing down the quarterback in practice, suggesting a noticeable uptick in his burst and acceleration.
Background & Context
Last season, Hurts recorded his fewest rushing attempts, yards and rushing touchdowns since becoming the full-time starter in 2021. The decline followed a shift toward a shotgun-heavy, low-motion offense under former coordinator Kevin Patullo. In the offseason, the Eagles hired former quarterback Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator, promising a return to more designed quarterback runs, increased under-center snaps, and a higher motion rate. Hurts, who turned 28 in early August, has not reported any major changes to his offseason training regimen.
Data & Statistics
- Career rushing totals: 3,554 yards and 63 touchdowns over six seasons.
- 2022-2024 average: roughly 700 rushing yards per season.
- 2025 season: 421 rushing yards on 105 attempts (lowest total since rookie year).
- Passing production in 2025: 3,224 yards, 25 touchdowns, 64.8 % completion rate.
- Receiver injuries entering camp: wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon sidelined with hamstring issues; both expected to return later in the preseason.
Official Statements & Responses
Vic Fangio told the media that Hurts is “having a good camp” and that his speed is evident, even though defenders often cannot confirm a sack on him in practice. Head coach Nick Sirianni highlighted Hurts’ improved accuracy and reiterated confidence in his dual-threat capabilities. Mannion explained that the new scheme will feature “extremely effective” tush-push runs and a greater emphasis on under-center play, contrasting sharply with the previous year’s low under-center snap count (27th in the league).
Hurts himself emphasized the importance of offseason chemistry work, stating that the time spent with receivers in the summer is “very important” and that the team must respond to injuries by “seeing who steps up.” He also described the camp as a period of “calibrating,” where the offense is being defined and refined.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think he's moving good, and I think he's doing a nice job with the new offense,” — Vic Fangio
- “I don't know what it is but when I'm watching and I'm running [after him], it's like a movie, it feels like I'm going slow,” — Jalen Carter
- “I put an onus on the time that we spend in the summertime, and that’s always been a very important thing to me,” — Jalen Hurts
- “I like to think of the term calibrating. This is the time where we're kind of putting it together and finding out who we are,” — Jalen Hurts
- “Hurts is looking like a viable dual threat again,” — Jeremy Fowler, of ESPN reported that Hurts looks “quicker and faster” this summer
What’s Next
The Eagles open the 2026 regular season at home against the Washington Commanders. That game will serve as the first real test of whether the renewed speed and redesigned offensive scheme observed in camp translate into regular-season production.
