Philadelphia Eagles Fire Kevin Patullo After Offensive Slide

Kevin Patullo’s departure from Philadelphia reflects the downside of a season that fell far short of expectations for the defending champions. After a year marked by inconsistency, injuries and statistical regression across nearly every offensive category, the Eagles announced Tuesday that Patullo would no longer serve as offensive coordinator. It ended a brief but turbulent chapter for a roster loaded with high-end talent and high-priced investment, and it set the stage for yet another change at a key staff position in a franchise still aiming to extend its competitive window.

Official Decision and Organizational Response

Head coach Nick Sirianni delivered the move through a formal statement, calling the decision difficult and expressing deep respect for Patullo’s contributions since 2021. He noted that accountability for the team’s offensive struggles ultimately rested with him, while a league source confirmed Sirianni remained open to keeping Patullo in a different capacity. Patullo’s elevation to offensive coordinator happened last offseason after Kellen Moore left for New Orleans, but his tenure ended after a season-opening 4–1 start unraveled into inconsistency and a wild-card loss to San Francisco. The announcement marked Philadelphia’s fifth offensive coordinator change in as many years and continued a pattern of turnover around quarterback Jalen Hurts, who declined to publicly endorse Patullo when asked about staff continuity.

Statistical Regression and On-Field Challenges

Philadelphia’s production mirrored the turbulence behind the scenes. After finishing top-seven in scoring, top-five in efficiency and near the top of the league in rushing the previous year, the unit slid into the middle and lower thirds of multiple offensive categories. Point totals fell from 27.2 to 22.3 per game, while the rushing attack dropped from 179 yards per contest to just under 117. The Eagles also led the league in three-and-outs and struggled with penalties and situational execution, contributing to stalled drives and frustration among players and fans. Injuries along the offensive line complicated matters. All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson missed extended time, while interior starters Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens battled lingering issues that limited continuity and cohesion up front. Still, several players, including DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, defended Patullo’s process and placed blame on execution rather than scheme.

Locker Room Dynamics and Public Pressure

The disconnect between internal support and external pressure became a theme throughout the campaign. Philadelphia carried the most expensive offense in the league, yet the explosive identity that defined their championship run rarely appeared. Jalen Hurts posted several sub-200 yard passing games, Barkley’s rushing production dropped significantly and A.J. Brown voiced frustration over involvement at multiple points. Fans delivered their own verdict through boos and social media scrutiny, and by season’s end the offense’s lack of rhythm and identity echoed Hurts’ comments about needing a “home base” moving forward. The wild-card exit to San Francisco reinforced that narrative. Despite a roster stacked with established playmakers, the Eagles managed only 307 total yards and failed to consistently threaten vertically or on the ground, sealing the fate of a coordinator who never fully established the structure or cadence expected of a veteran staff.

A High-Stakes Search for Offensive Direction

Patullo’s departure launches a critical search for Philadelphia, both for Sirianni’s staff stability and Hurts’ long-term development. Whoever assumes the role will become the fifth offensive coordinator of Sirianni’s five-year tenure, an unusual level of turnover for a team with championship aspirations and a franchise quarterback entering his prime. The hire arrives at a pivotal moment for a roster still capable of contending, but requiring clearer identity and execution to keep pace with the NFC’s elite. For Patullo, the move ends a season in which he flashed creativity in the red zone and maintained the respect of the locker room, even as results failed to match expectations. For the Eagles, it marks a turning point toward redefining who they are offensively and how they intend to maximize the high-value pieces they have assembled.

More NFL: Hurts Avoids Endorsing Kelvin Patullo, Eagles Offense Uncertain