Hurts is the leader here, so he is leading by example. He says the Eagles are "jelling," and that to do so successfully it will take a commitment to each other, follow the words of Head Coach Nick Sirianni, and to "lock arms" to "get the results that we want."
With that, there is an urgency to break a two-game losing streak despite the spate of injuries that have hindered this offense. Running back Tank Bigsby is on Injured Reserve and running back Saquon Barkley hasn't practiced with a hamstring injury. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is still on the practice sidelines with a hamstring injury, as is wide receiver Hollywood Brown with an ankle injury. Tight end Dallas Goedert practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday as he rehabilitates a knee injury.
"Next-man-up mentality. Continue to build," Hurts said. "That's truly my mentality. It's definitely a challenge that nobody is going to wait on us to overcome. We have to be a persistent group, continue to jell, continue to come together, continue to have those conversations so we can put the best product on the field."
Hurts continued to talk about "jelling" and "coming together," and that is the truth. The Eagles have new faces in new places, not uncommon in the NFL in 2026. He is the one the others are following, and Hurts intends to lead the right way.
"We have to be committed to overcoming anything and everything," Hurts said. "It's going to take all of us."