Eagles Add Former Quarterbacks Coach to Offensive Staff in Push to Elevate Jalen Hurts
The Philadelphia Eagles added another veteran quarterbacks coach to their offensive staff to improve their passing game and boost Jalen Hurts coming into the new season. NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo says the team hired Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson.
Johnson was hired by the Eagles after interviewing for the offensive coordinator position in late January. Sean Mannion, a former Packers quarterbacks coach, took over. Johnson will be an offensive assistant, bringing playing and coaching experience to a struggling 2025 team.
Johnson’s background implies a good fit in Philadelphia. He briefly joined the Eagles in 2011 training camp before being dismissed. Despite his brief playing career, he was close to head coach Nick Sirianni. Sirianni was Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2021, while Johnson served under him. That shared heritage may link offensive philosophy and communication.
Recent Eagles coaching changes emphasize quarterback development. The team has hired numerous young offensive assistants and a 33-year-old offensive coordinator in the previous two months. As they try to fix an offense that underperformed last year, general manager Howie Roseman and Sirianni seem to be prioritizing upside and new ideas.
Sean Mannion, Jerrod Johnson, and Parks Frazier are Philadelphia’s three quarterback coaches. The team’s quarterback focus shows its priorities. After a poor 2025 season that raised issues about passing game consistency and production, the Eagles want Jalen Hurts to continue developing as a thrower and leader.
Johnson was considered a promising coach in 2023 after Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud had a strong debut. Johnson gained league-wide recognition as a talented quarterbacks coach after that performance. Stroud’s problems in the next two seasons hindered momentum. Johnson’s experience coaching a rookie quarterback to early success is still valuable for a team seeking offensive identity.
The strategy has pros and cons for the Eagles. Younger quarterback-trained coaches could boost offense innovation and vigor. However, the newcomers’ lack of long-term coordination experience may generate stability worries. The general management is ready to take that calculated gamble to improve offense consistency and Hurts’ potential.
The summer will focus on how this reorganized coaching staff works together and whether the QB expertise improves the team. With high expectations in Philadelphia and a tough NFC, Jalen Hurts and the passing attack will be key stories.
The Eagles’ latest hire emphasizes a clear organizational direction: improve quarterback development, offensive performance, and comeback from a disappointing season. Whether that strategy works will be a major NFL season storyline.
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