Eagles Expand Jalen Hurts' Supporting Cast and QB Room

The Philadelphia Eagles have bolstered the environment around quarterback Jalen Hurts, adding new offensive pieces and expanding the depth chart. The team selected North Dakota State dual-threat QB Cole Payton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to join a room that includes Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton. Analysts note that Hurts is a primary winner of the draft weekend as the Eagles' front office focused on surrounding their franchise signal-caller with versatile talent.