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01/13 15:14 CST Eagles move on from OC Kevin Patullo after one lackluster
season with him calling plays
Eagles move on from OC Kevin Patullo after one lackluster season with him
calling plays
PHILADELPHIA (AP) --- The Philadelphia Eagles are moving on from offensive
coordinator Kevin Patullo.
Coach Nick Sirianni announced Tuesday that he's going in a different direction
after one year with Patullo calling plays.
The Eagles (11-7) lost OC Kellen Moore after winning the Super Bowl in 2025 ---
Moore took the head job in New Orleans --- and turned to Patullo to maintain
familiarity and continuity for quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon
Barkley and receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Patullo had been the
Eagles' passing game coordinator since 2021.
But the in-house move failed to pan out. Philadelphia seemed out of sync most
of the season, finishing 24th in total offense at 311.2 yards a game and 19th
in scoring at 22.3 points a game.
"I met with Kevin today to discuss the difficult decision," Sirianni said in a
statement. "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 scenes as a valued leader for our players and organization.
"I have no doubt he will continue to have a successful coaching career.
Ultimately, when we all fall short of our goals, that responsibility lies on my
shoulders."
Now the Eagles will have a fifth different offensive coordinator in Sirianni's
six seasons, with the next one following Patullo, Moore, Brian Johnson (2023)
and Shane Steichen (2021-22).
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