Eagles Rumors: Jalen Hurts to Get More Playing Time Amid Carson Wentz Struggles

The Philadelphia Eagles could be gearing up for a change at quarterback.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Jalen Hurts is set for an "increased" role in Monday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Hurts is expected to receive snaps with Carson Wentz off the field for the first time this season.

Coach Doug Pederson has publicly committed to Wentz as his starter for Monday, but there seems to be a tacit acknowledgment a change could come.

"I think about a lot of things," Pederson told reporters. "The question was, 'Is Carson my starter?' He's my starter. End of story. And you guys can blow it up however you want and that's fine. I'm focused on this team, these players, this coaching staff and the Seattle Seahawks."

Wentz has been one of the worst starting quarterbacks in football this season, throwing for 2,326 yards and 14 touchdowns against as many interceptions. His 14 picks are his most since his rookie season, and Wentz has spent nearly the entire year looking wildly uncomfortable in the pocket. He has also been sacked an NFL-high 40 times in 2020, seven more than any other quarterback.

Hurts was the Eagles' second-round pick out of Oklahoma in 2020. Some criticized the move at the time for being a non-need selection, but it turns out Hurts could be on the field sooner than anyone expected given Wentz's struggles.

Hurts gives a level of dynamism with his feet that could give the Eagles offense a much-needed boost given the offensive line's struggles. However, he's been given few reps as an actual quarterback, so it's hard to tell how far along he is from a development standpoint.