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“Don’t think he’s as good as people think he is”: Ex-Eagles champ raises red flag about Jalen Hurts over team’s struggles as Lane Johnson retires

Chris Long, a former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, on Wednesday questioned whether Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is as good as people think he is.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:33 AM
“Don’t think he’s as good as people think he is”: Ex-Eagles champ raises red flag about Jalen Hurts over team’s struggles as Lane Johnson retires
Key Things to Know
  • Former Eagles defensive end Chris Long questioned whether quarterback Jalen Hurts is as good as perceived.
  • Long raised concerns following the Philadelphia Eagles suffering a second consecutive defeat on Sunday.
  • Veteran right tackle Lane Johnson announced a surprise in-season retirement on Tuesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long questioned whether quarterback Jalen Hurts is truly as good as commonly perceived. Long raised concerns about the quarterback following the team's ongoing struggles and their second consecutive defeat on Sunday.

The commentary comes during a difficult stretch for Philadelphia, which was compounded by the surprise in-season retirement of veteran right tackle Lane Johnson on Tuesday.

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