Highly-paid Eagles starter becoming major concern after ugly performance: ‘I got to get better’

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens faced a challenging situation after moving from center to left guard in Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans. This position change came after the departure of left guard Landon Dickerson, who suffered an injury and was placed on injured reserve last week. Jurgens expressed excitement, nervousness, and anxiety about the transition, acknowledging that blocking Titans' All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons would be a daunting first assignment at his new position.

The key moment occurred with 6:08 minutes left in the fourth quarter, when Simmons powered through Jurgens' block and hit Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, leading to an interception by Titans cornerback Marcus Harris. Jurgens had several subpar performances that game, but this particular error was particularly notable as it happened at a crucial moment with the score tied 17-17.

Jurgens admitted that everything was different at left guard, comparing the position change to altering a basketball player's technique. He emphasized that he had to improve and play better despite the initial struggles. Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata agreed that the offensive line needed time to gel, noting that the team's new scheme and lineup reshuffle would require adjustments.

Despite Jurgens' inconsistent play throughout the season, including giving up three pressures and one sack in Week 2, and being called for a 10-yard holding penalty—his third holding penalty of the season—the Eagles remain at a 2-0 start.