PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles fell from eighth in total offense in 2024 to 24th in 2025. Their historic running game from 2024 fell off despite returning 10 of 11 starters. And in the end, it’s first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo who will face the consequences.
The Eagles announced Patullo had been removed as offensive coordinator two days after they were knocked from the NFL playoffs in a 23-19 home defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in a game that was a microcosm of the season for the Eagles and their offense.
The Eagles managed just six points in the second half against a banged-up and below-average defense that seemed there for the taking. Their playoff hopes ended and Patullo’s fate was sealed when Jalen Hurts threw into triple coverage on a fourth-and-11 from San Francisco’s 21-yard line with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
The Eagles kept things in house when they elevated Patullo, who has been with the team since Nick Sirianni was hired in 2021, from pass game coordinator to offensive coordinator a year ago after Kellen Moore left to become the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. But continuity on the coaching staff did not result in continued offensive success for the Eagles.
In a statement, Nick Sirianni said he “met with Kevin today to discuss the difficult decision.”
“He has been integral to the team’s success over the last five years, not only to the on-the-field product but behind the scenes as a valued leader for our players and organization,” Sirianni said.
“Ultimately, when we fall short of our goals that responsibility lies on my shoulders.”
Some of the Eagles’ issues were out of Patullo’s control. A once-elite offensive line, for example, was rarely ever at full strength. But other things were, like the play-calling and the scheming of an offense that couldn’t force teams out of stacked boxes with a dynamic enough aerial assault. Or scheming a running offense that found ways to utilize Saquon Barkley’s skill set and find him more space.
To Patullo’s credit, the Eagles had the most efficient red zone offense in the league and turned opportunities into touchdowns at a higher rate (70.45%) than any other team. Getting into the red zone, however, was an issue. The Eagles had a higher three-and-out percentage than the New York Jets and too often were stagnant offensively.
Patullo’s firing marks the second time the Eagles internally hired and then fired a first-year offensive coordinator in the last three seasons. They elevated Brian Johnson from quarterbacks coach to coordinator in 2023 and then fired him after a smaller regression than the one Patullo oversaw.
Patullo, 44, spent time with Sirianni in Indianapolis and was brought to the Eagles with Sirianni in 2021 as the pass game coordinator. Patullo added an associate head coach title in 2023 before becoming offensive coordinator. Prior to the Eagles, Patullo was a pass game specialist with the Colts and also spent time as the team’s wide receivers coach.
The Eagles’ next offensive coordinator will be the seventh play-caller Hurts has had in the NFL in what will be his seventh NFL season. Prior to Patullo, Hurts had Doug Pederson, Sirianni, Shane Steichen, Johnson and Moore. Hurts also had six different play-callers in college.
The next one will be a critical hire charged with revamping a high-priced offense. The Eagles are likely to cast a wide net.
