The Philadelphia Eagles have officially hit the reset button on their offensive leadership, announcing on January 13, 2026, that Kevin Patullo will not return as offensive coordinator for the 2026 NFL season. The decision, delivered in a statement by head coach Nick Sirianni, comes after a single, tumultuous year with Patullo at the helm—a season that saw the Eagles’ high-flying offense sputter and stall, much to the dismay of fans and players alike.
"I have decided to make a change at offensive coordinator. I met with Kevin [Patullo] today to discuss the difficult decision, as he is a great coach who has my utmost respect. He has been integral to this team’s success over the last five years, not only to the on-field product, but behind the scenes as a valued leader for our players and organization. I have no doubt he will continue to have a successful coaching career," Sirianni stated, reflecting both the gravity of the move and his appreciation for Patullo’s contributions since joining the staff in 2021.
Patullo’s tenure with the Eagles was marked by a rapid rise through the coaching ranks. After serving as pass game coordinator from 2021 to 2022, he was elevated to pass game coordinator and associate head coach for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. In 2025, following Kellen Moore’s departure to the New Orleans Saints, Patullo was promoted to offensive coordinator—a role that would prove challenging from the outset.
Expectations were sky-high as the Eagles entered the 2025 campaign. Fresh off a Super Bowl LIX victory and boasting a talent-laden roster featuring quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, and tight end Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia was widely tipped as a favorite to repeat as champions. But the offense, previously one of the NFL’s most dynamic, quickly lost its edge.
The numbers paint a stark picture. Philadelphia’s offense plummeted to 19th in scoring, averaging just 22.3 points per game in 2025—down from 27.2 the previous year. Total yards per game fell from 367.2 to 311.2, and rushing production took a nosedive, dropping from 179.3 yards per game (2nd in the NFL) to just 116.9 (18th). The Eagles also posted the league’s highest three-and-out rate and saw their third-down conversion percentage dip to 37.1%, ranking 24th.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who had been the engine of the Eagles’ success, threw for under 200 yards in nine games, second only to Carolina’s Bryce Young. This was a dramatic drop for a signal caller surrounded by elite weapons and protected by a stout offensive line. Barkley, the 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, saw his average rushing yards per game fall from 125.3 to 71.3. Even A.J. Brown, one of the league’s premier receivers, was held without a catch in the second half of games five times—a statistic that raised eyebrows and tempers in equal measure.
The frustration extended well beyond the box score. Patullo became a lightning rod for criticism as the Eagles struggled to recapture their offensive identity. Fans vented their anger in public and private ways; his house was egged in late November, and he was consistently booed at Lincoln Financial Field. Yet, not everyone within the locker room believed the blame was entirely fair.
"I think (the media) has to point the finger at one person," Saquon Barkley told reporters after the season-ending loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card round. "That’s what you guys have to do in your job. Somebody’s gotta catch the blame, especially when we had the season we had the year before. Do I think that’s fair? No." Jalen Hurts, asked if he wanted Patullo back, sidestepped the question, saying, "It’s too soon to think about that. I put my trust in Howie (Roseman). Howie, Nick and Mr. (Jeffrey) Lurie."
Despite the public scrutiny, Sirianni left the door slightly ajar for Patullo to remain on staff in a different capacity. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the head coach is "open" to keeping Patullo in the building, although many believe a clean break would be best for all parties involved. The awkwardness of retaining a demoted coordinator could complicate the search for a new offensive leader, especially given the stakes in Philadelphia.
The Eagles’ offensive coordinator carousel continues to spin. Whoever takes over will be the team’s fifth OC in as many years and, remarkably, the eleventh different play-caller for Jalen Hurts since his college days. The franchise is now embarking on a search that will likely focus on external candidates with significant play-calling experience—an explicit shift away from the internal promotions that have failed to deliver sustained success.
Several high-profile names have already emerged as potential replacements. Mike McDaniel, the former Miami Dolphins head coach, is considered one of the most innovative minds in the game, though he is also a candidate for multiple head coaching vacancies. Brian Daboll, recently let go by the New York Giants, has a track record of crafting offenses tailored to quarterbacks with varied skill sets and could be an intriguing option, especially given his past success with Saquon Barkley.
Frank Reich, who worked alongside Sirianni in Indianapolis and previously coordinated the Eagles’ offense during their first Super Bowl run, is another possibility. Kliff Kingsbury, fresh off a stint as Washington’s offensive coordinator, helped Jayden Daniels to a record-breaking rookie season and could inject much-needed creativity into Philadelphia’s attack. Even former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, who has deep ties to Sirianni from their days with the Chargers and Colts, is being floated as a dark horse candidate should he decide to enter the coaching ranks.
The urgency to get this hire right cannot be overstated. With a roster still brimming with talent and a fan base hungry for another championship run, the Eagles are under intense pressure to restore their offensive prowess and maximize the prime years of Hurts, Barkley, Brown, and Smith. The front office trio of owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manager Howie Roseman, and Sirianni will be scrutinized every step of the way as they seek to steer the franchise back to the NFL’s elite.
As the search for a new offensive coordinator begins, one thing is clear: the Eagles are betting that a fresh voice and a proven play-caller can reignite the spark that powered their championship ascent. With interviews set to commence and the football world watching closely, Philadelphia’s next move could define the team’s trajectory for years to come.
The Eagles’ decision to part ways with Kevin Patullo marks the end of a turbulent chapter and the beginning of a new, high-stakes search for offensive leadership. With so much on the line, the coming weeks promise to be pivotal in shaping the future of one of the NFL’s most passionate franchises.
