Overview
- Patullo was dismissed Tuesday after his first year calling plays, with the Eagles' offense finishing near the bottom of key categories and failing to score a second-half touchdown in a 23-19 wild-card loss to the 49ers.
- The move continues a quick-hook pattern under Nick Sirianni, who also parted with first-year play caller Brian Johnson after 2023, underscoring low tolerance for on-the-job learning.
- Roster questions could shape the hire, with reporting suggesting A.J. Brown could be a trade candidate after visible frustration and Dallas Goedert not expected to re-sign in free agency.
- Offensive-line health clouds 2026 planning as 36-year-old Lane Johnson returns from a Lisfranc injury, Landon Dickerson doubts a return to Pro Bowl form, and Cam Jurgens comes off a difficult season.
- Analysts point to experienced options such as Brian Daboll, Todd Monken, or Kliff Kingsbury as logical fits, though multiple teams including the Lions, Chargers, and Buccaneers also have OC vacancies.