Russell Wilson’s List of Game-Changing QBs Snubs Last 2 Super Bowl Winners, Including Jalen Hurts

Russell Wilson leaves out Eagles QB Jalen Hurts from NFL from his Game-Changing quarterback's list.

Russell Wilson’s List of Game-Changing QBs Snubs Last 2 Super Bowl Winners, Including Jalen Hurts

Jalen Hurts and Russell Wilson inside the circle (Image via IMAGO)

Russell Wilson is no longer playing in the NFL. So, he has no obligation to hold back on his predictions.

In a recent appearance on CBS Sports, Wilson revealed the names of the five quarterbacks he believes can change the trajectory of a football match. Wilson picked the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow, the Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson, and the Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams.

Wilson even gave Williams a personal shout-out. Wilson stated that the third-year signal-caller reminds him of himself in his younger days.

Caleb Williams… He reminds me of a young me. I think Caleb Williams is gonna be up there.

Wilson said on CBS Sports
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Russell Wilson snubs Jalen Hurts from his game-changing quarterback’s list

Many would view Williams as a wildcard and too raw to be part of the list. But that’s besides the point. The main thing here is the names Wilson left out. Wilson did not include Jalen Hurts and Sam Darnold, quarterbacks who won the last two Super Bowls.

Russell Wilson's List of Game-Changing QBs Snubs Last 2 Super Bowl Winners, Including Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts (Image via IMAGO)

Hurts, in particular, should have at least received an honorable mention from Wilson. Sure, the former Alabama man has been under the microscope over the past 18 months, but no one can dismiss the fact that Hurts dethroned Mahomes and the Chiefs from the Super Bowl hierarchy in the 2024-25 season. Hurts not only helped the Eagles become world champions, but he also did so by bagging the fixture’s best player award.

In hindsight, this is not the first time Hurts has been snubbed from an elite quarterback list. Earlier in the year, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler published the names of the NFL’s best signal-callers after discussing with coaches, scouts, and executives. Hurts wasn’t part of it. But an AFC Offensive Coach left a message of encouragement for the Pro Bowler.

I know it has been up-and-down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.

The AFC coach told Fowler

Eagles teammate defends Jalen Hurts

The Eagles crashed out in the wildcard last year. They fired Kevin Patullo and hired Sean Mannion as the new offensive coordinator. In June, they traded AJ Brown to the Patriots and handed the WR1 job to DeVonta Smith.

Philly appointed Mannion after seeing the success he had coaching Jordan Love in Green Bay. They assumed Mannion would have a similar impact on Hurts. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old has struggled during the offseason camp. According to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks, Hurts has thrown 13 interceptions in the offseason. He had thrown 15 in the previous four seasons combined.

Sure, it’s difficult to learn a new playbook, but given Hurts’ CV, he should have adapted to the changes by now. With only a couple of weeks until the start of the regular season, he must get his act together; otherwise, fans will be the next turn against him.

At least Hurts has the full support of his teammates. Eagles All-Pro offensive tackle Jordan Mailata defended his quarterback while speaking to Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein.

Everyone’s talking about all the picks and stuff, but it’s not about that. It’s: Is he executing what coach is trying to get him to do? And he is. And I think before, he would be a little hesitant to be like that, but now there’s no fear. This year, he’s not afraid of making mistakes. When you’re learning something new, that’s how you have to be. You got to have thick skin.

Mailata told Epstein

The Eagles face off against the Bengals in their final prep game. In the second week of September, they host the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on opening night.

Is Russell Wilson still playing football?

Wilson spent his 14th season in the league as a backup to Jaxson Dart of the New York Giants. After the season ended, he entered free agency and waited for a team that would provide him with stable game time. Eventually, the former Seattle, Denver, Pittsburgh and New York signal-caller opted to call time on his career.

Wilson retired on June 3, 2026, two days after signing a broadcasting deal with CBS Sports. He will share his valuable insights on the channel’s Sunday pregame show. Wilson won a ring with Seattle. He earned 10 Pro Bowl selections and one Second Team All-Pro selection.

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