Philadelphia,We – May 14, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles sent shockwaves through the NFL on May 14, 2025, as their offensive guru locked in a quarterback eerily reminiscent of their Super Bowl MVP. This dynamic playmaker, signed to back a championship roster, has fans buzzing with excitement. Who’s the phenom dubbed a Jalen Hurts doppelgänger?
Malik Willis, a Liberty standout, joined the Eagles on a one-year deal after a stint with the Tennessee Titans. His 2024 stats—1,237 passing yards, 648 rushing yards, and 12 total touchdowns—mirror Hurts’ dual-threat brilliance, who torched the Chiefs for 221 passing and 72 rushing yards in Super Bowl LIX’s 40-22 rout. “He’s a mirror image,” Kellen Moore said.
Moore, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, pushed for Willis to deepen the quarterback room behind Hurts, whose $255 million contract anchors Philly’s attack. With Kenny Pickett’s 185-yard, two-interception 2024 preseason drawing scrutiny, Willis’ 4.33-second 40-yard dash and scrambling flair fit Moore’s up-tempo scheme, complementing Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown. Howie Roseman’s $22.6 million cap space made the low-risk signing a no-brainer.
NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah hailed Willis as a perfect backup, citing his 2023 Titans upset over Miami—202 passing yards, two touchdowns—as proof of his clutch ability. “He’s a spark,” Jeremiah said. Eagles fans on X erupted, posting Willis’ college highlights and hyping a “Hurts 2.0” to counter Jayden Daniels’ Commanders in the NFC East.
The Eagles are primed to dominate 2025, with Jihaad Campbell, Cooper DeJean, and Vic Fangio’s defense backing Hurts. Willis, under Moore’s guidance, could steal snaps or ignite special packages, cementing Philly’s dynasty. Eagles fans, your new QB clone is ready to fly.