The Philadelphia Eagles launched their search for a new offensive coordinator Friday by interviewing Atlanta Falcons play-caller Zac Robinson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
At a Glance
- Zac Robinson becomes the first known candidate to meet with the Eagles
- The job opened after Philadelphia fired Kevin Patullo after one season
- Nick Sirianni will hire his fifth offensive coordinator in six years
- Why it matters: The Eagles need stability on offense to maximize Jalen Hurts and a star-studded roster entering 2026.
Robinson, 39, spent the past two seasons coordinating and calling plays for the Falcons under head coach Raheem Morris, who was dismissed earlier this month. That change made Robinson available to explore other opportunities. He has already interviewed for coordinator openings in Tampa Bay and Detroit.
A Rapid Rise Through the Ranks
Robinson’s tenure in Atlanta marked his first opportunity to run an offense. In 2024, the Falcons ranked 6th in total yards and 13th in points. The unit slipped to 14th in yards and 24th in points this past season, yet Robinson’s scheme drew interest from multiple franchises.
Before Atlanta, Robinson spent five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, ascending from assistant quarterbacks coach in 2019 to passing-game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2022-23. Working under Sean McVay, he helped craft one of the league’s most productive attacks.
A seventh-round pick by New England in the 2010 draft, Robinson played quarterback at Oklahoma State but never appeared in a regular-season game. He transitioned quickly to coaching, leveraging his on-field understanding into play-calling duties.
Sirianni’s Evolving Vision
Speaking Thursday, head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized flexibility in his next hire.
“You’re looking to continue to evolve as an offense, and I’m looking to bring in the guy that’s going to best help us do that,” Sirianni said. “I think that there are many different ways to be successful on offense and everybody has different styles, everybody has different players, and there’s many different ways to be successful.”
The Eagles have cycled through coordinators since Sirianni took over in 2021:
- Shane Steichen (2021-22) left to become Colts head coach
- Brian Johnson (2023) was fired after one season
- Kellen Moore (2024) departed for a fresh start elsewhere
- Kevin Patullo (2025) lasted one year before dismissal
Front-Office Philosophy on Turnover
General manager Howie Roseman downplayed concerns about future head-coaching departures, framing success as the ultimate goal.
“It’s a great compliment when guys get head coaching jobs from here because it means we’re having tremendous success,” Roseman said Thursday. “As much as you’d like to have continuity and would like to have guys here for a long period of time, we want to win. We have an urgency to win right now. If that comes with the ramifications that we lose good people because they’ve earned head coaching jobs, we’ll live with that.”
Roseman’s stance underscores the organization’s win-now mandate despite persistent staff turnover. The Eagles have reached two NFC title games and one Super Bowl under Sirianni but have not advanced past the divisional round since 2024.
What Robinson Brings
Scouts cite Robinson’s creative pre-snap motion, balanced run-pass ratio, and ability to tailor concepts around personnel. In Atlanta, he maximized dual-threat quarterback Desmond Ridder and unlocked tight end Kyle Pitts after a frustrating 2023 campaign. His Rams background suggests familiarity with outside-zone principles and play-action shots downfield-staples of Philadelphia’s current roster construction.
The Eagles return 2025 Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts, All-Pro receiver A.J. Brown, and ascending tight end Dallas Goedert. Robinson’s experience coaching quarterbacks directly could aid Hurts’ continued refinement as a pocket passer.
Next Steps in the Search
While Robinson is the first candidate to surface, the Eagles are expected to speak with additional coaches in the coming days. Internal candidates have not been ruled out, though none have been identified publicly. Sirianni aims to conclude the process before the Senior Bowl on January 27, allowing the new coordinator ample time to install his system during the offseason program.
Philadelphia holds the 19th overall pick in the 2026 draft and projects to have roughly $18 million in salary-cap space, per Over the Cap. Those resources could be used to reinforce an offense that finished 12th in yards and 18th in points during a turbulent 2025 season.
Key Takeaways
- Zac Robinson’s interview kicks off Philadelphia’s fourth offensive-coordinator search in five offseasons.
- His two-year Falcons tenure produced a top-six yardage attack in 2024.
- The Eagles prioritize innovation over continuity as Sirianni enters a critical 2026 campaign.
- A hire is likely before the Senior Bowl, ensuring cohesion for OTAs and minicamp.
The franchise’s willingness to accept future departures-should Robinson or another candidate excel-highlights the Super-Bowl-or-bust mentality permeating the NovaCare Complex.
