Eagles Weigh Five Quarterback Trade Targets After Hurts Injury

Philadelphia faces a quarterback depth challenge for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after Jalen Hurts was ruled out because of blood clots, prompting consideration of five potential trade targets. According to Yahoo Sports, the Eagles could explore veteran options and younger quarterbacks as Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton move to the top of the team's depth chart. The five candidates identified by Yahoo Sports are Shedeur Sanders, Jacoby Brissett, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins and Justin Herbert.

The proposed options vary in potential acquisition cost, from a late-round draft pick for Brissett to multiple first-round selections for Herbert. Sanders is among the possibilities despite Philadelphia passing on him during the 2025 NFL Draft. His inclusion gives the Eagles a potential option to consider as they assess their quarterback situation following Hurts' absence.

Brissett could represent a less expensive alternative, according to the report. He averaged 240.4 passing yards per game last season, and a late Day 3 draft pick could be enough to acquire him.

Mac Jones, currently a backup with the San Francisco 49ers, is another name on the list. Yahoo Sports floated a third-round draft pick as a possible price for the quarterback, although the report did not establish that a trade was underway. Kirk Cousins also appears among the five potential targets. The report identifies the veteran quarterback as an option for Philadelphia but does not specify a projected acquisition cost or indicate that the Raiders have agreed to make him available.

Herbert presents a potentially more expensive possibility. According to Yahoo Sports, the Los Angeles Chargers' 0-6 record could shape the discussion, with the team potentially seeking a couple of first-round picks in exchange for the quarterback. Philadelphia's immediate depth chart features McKee and Payton following Hurts' season-ending diagnosis. The five names represent potential trade avenues discussed in the report, not confirmed negotiations or completed transactions.