The Philadelphia Eagles confirmed the dismissal of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo on January 13, following a season marked by a clear offensive regression and just two days after the team’s Wild Card round elimination against the San Francisco 49ers. The move underscores the ongoing instability on the offensive side of the ball under head coach Nick Sirianni.
The numbers tell a compelling story. After averaging 27.2 points per game in 2024, one of the best marks in the NFL, the Eagles dropped to 22.3 points per game in 2025, falling from seventh to nineteenth in league rankings. The decline was even more pronounced in total offense, as Philadelphia went from the fourth-ranked unit to twenty-fourth, raising significant concerns within the organization.
Patullo, 44, was promoted to offensive coordinator following Super Bowl LIX after serving as passing game coordinator. His tenure in the role proved short and turbulent, lasting just one season. While the Eagles led the NFL in red-zone efficiency at 70.5 percent and limited turnovers, those strengths failed to offset an offense widely criticized for being predictable, conservative, and slow to adjust, particularly in second halves.
Injuries along the offensive line further complicated matters. The prolonged absence of Lane Johnson, combined with health issues affecting Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens, disrupted pass protection and the running game. Still, analysts and fans largely agreed that the struggles extended beyond execution and pointed to scheme design as the primary issue.
Despite a roster featuring elite talent such as A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, and DeVonta Smith, the offense failed to meet expectations. Smith, while refraining from direct criticism, acknowledged that the team “simply did not execute well,” a comment that reflected broader frustration inside the locker room.
Fan discontent reached an alarming level in November, when Patullo’s home was vandalized, an incident that highlighted the intensity of public frustration during the season. The organization condemned the act, but it exposed the mounting pressure surrounding the team.
Announcing the decision, Sirianni took responsibility for the offensive shortcomings. “When we don’t reach our goals, the responsibility falls on my shoulders,” the head coach said, while also praising Patullo’s leadership and leaving open the possibility of his return in a different role within the organization.
Patullo’s departure marks the fifth offensive coordinator change in five years for the Eagles, following Shane Steichen (2021–22), Brian Johnson (2023), Kellen Moore (2024), and now Patullo (2025). The constant turnover has prevented the development of a stable and clearly defined offensive identity.
Additional changes may be forthcoming. Wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead has been mentioned as a potential departure after a season in which the position group showed limited depth and inconsistent production, despite its high-profile talent.
Meanwhile, the search for a new offensive coordinator is underway. Reported candidates include Brian Daboll, Park Frazier, Kevin Stefanski, and Josh McCown, as well as external options such as Mike McDaniel and Kliff Kingsbury, all known for innovative offensive systems.
With Jalen Hurts firmly established as the franchise quarterback and a heavily invested offense that failed to deliver, pressure is mounting on Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman. For Philadelphia, the objective is clear: restore offensive stability, creativity, and consistency, and prevent continued coaching turnover from becoming the norm rather than the exception.
