Eagles Complete QB Coaching Overhaul With Internal Promotion

The Philadelphia Eagles are making it clear they are not standing still after an uneven 2025 campaign from their franchise quarterback.

According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Eagles are also promoting Montgomery VanGorder to assistant quarterbacks coach. VanGorder spent last season as a quality control coach in Philadelphia after working extensively with quarterbacks at Georgia.

The move comes just days after Parks Frazier was elevated to quarterbacks coach, further solidifying a revamped structure around Jalen Hurts heading into a pivotal offseason.

VanGorder joined Philadelphia last year after spending six seasons at Georgia. In Athens, he worked as an offensive quality control coach and spent two years primarily assisting with the Bulldogs’ quarterbacks.

Now, he steps into a more hands on role in a quarterback room that will be under heavy scrutiny in 2026.

Why the Eagles Believe VanGorder’s Development Background Matters

Before arriving in the NFL, VanGorder was part of one of college football’s most successful runs at Georgia. During his tenure, the Bulldogs captured multiple national championships and consistently fielded one of the most efficient offenses in the country.

In 2024, Georgia ranked 12th nationally in passing yards per game at 281.0. VanGorder contributed to the development of Carson Beck, who threw for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns that season.

He also worked with Stetson Bennett during Georgia’s championship years, when the offense averaged more than 41 points per game and Bennett finished as a Heisman Trophy finalist.

That experience developing quarterbacks in high pressure environments likely appealed to head coach Nick Sirianni and the Eagles’ front office.

VanGorder also brings a unique perspective as a former quarterback himself. He played at Notre Dame before finishing his collegiate career at Youngstown State, giving him a firsthand understanding of what the position demands.

What Eagles’ Decision Means for Hurts

There’s no quarterback controversy by any means in Philadelphia, but last season brought some criticism about Jalen Hurts’ consistency.

A closer look at the numbers shows the step back in efficiency:

Hurts’ completion percentage dropped from 68.7 percent in 2024 to 64.8 percent in 2025, while his passer rating fell from 103.7 to 98.5, even with the increase in raw passing totals. His rushing production also dipped significantly from 630 yards and 14 touchdowns to 421 yards and eight scores, and while defenses adjusted to the “Tush Push.” The transition to new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo may have contributed to fewer designed quarterback runs and a less consistent offensive rhythm, but the numbers still reflect a step back.

While his leadership has never been in doubt, the Eagles clearly believe additional detailed coaching can help elevate his efficiency and decision making.

By promoting VanGorder, the Eagles are adding another dedicated voice to the quarterback room rather than relying solely on one primary coach.

It is a structural adjustment meant to sharpen fundamentals and maximize Hurts’ strengths within the new offensive framework.

The message is clear. Philadelphia isn’t looking elsewhere at quarterback.

With the new offensive coaching staff of Sean Mannion, Parks Frazier and now Montgomery VanGorder, the Eagles are investing even more heavily in the QB they already have.