At a Glance
- The Eagles moved on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after the offense never found rhythm in 2025.
- Jalen Hurts will now work with his seventh different play-caller in his NFL career.
- Nick Sirianni will hire his fifth offensive coordinator in six seasons as head coach.
- Why it matters: Stability at offensive coordinator has eluded Philadelphia since their Super Bowl LIX win.
The Eagles’ search for their next offensive coordinator is officially underway. On Tuesday, the team parted ways with Kevin Patullo after a 2025 season that saw the offense struggle to find any consistent rhythm. Patullo had been promoted to replace Kellen Moore following the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory, but the unit never clicked under his guidance.
Nick Sirianni is now preparing for his sixth season as head coach and will be hiring his fifth different offensive coordinator. For quarterback Jalen Hurts, the upcoming play-caller will be his seventh in the NFL.
Top Candidates to Replace Patullo
Proven Coordinators
Todd Monken tops the list of available options. The 59-year-old is free after John Harbaugh’s firing in Baltimore. Monken spent the past three seasons as the Ravens’ offensive coordinator, overseeing a unit that finished 6th in offense during the 2023 season and 1st in 2024. Lamar Jackson captured league MVP honors in Monken’s first season and finished second in voting the following year.
Mike McDaniel brings a Shanahan-tree pedigree. The 42-year-old former Dolphins head coach posted a 35-33 record over four seasons in Miami before a 7-10 campaign in 2025 led to his dismissal. McDaniel previously served as run game coordinator and offensive coordinator under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco for five seasons. Vic Fangio worked as McDaniel’s defensive coordinator in Miami during 2023, creating a potential dynamic to monitor.
Kevin Stefanski carries Cleveland baggage but also local connections. The Browns fired him after six seasons and a 45-56 record, though he dealt with the Deshaun Watson trade fallout throughout his tenure. Stefanski maintains Philadelphia ties through annual joint practices with Sirianni’s Eagles and could be an option if head coaching opportunities don’t materialize.
Familiar Faces
Kliff Kingsbury interviewed for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator position in 2024 before they hired Kellen Moore. The 46-year-old spent the past two seasons as Washington’s offensive coordinator, helping rookie Jayden Daniels develop during the 2024 campaign. Injuries derailed the Commanders in 2025, leading to Kingsbury’s departure.
Brian Daboll brings both NFL and college connections to Philadelphia. The 50-year-old flamed out as Giants head coach with a 20-40-1 record over four seasons, but he previously coordinated Buffalo’s offense and worked with Jalen Hurts at Alabama in 2017 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Mike Kafka represents a full-circle story. The Eagles drafted him as a quarterback in the fourth round of the 2010 draft out of Northwestern. After his playing career ended, Andy Reid hired him in Kansas City in 2017. Kafka held various roles with the Chiefs before becoming the Giants’ offensive coordinator in 2022. He finished the 2025 season as interim head coach after Daboll’s firing.
Rising Assistants
Nate Scheelhaase stands out as the youngest candidate at 35. He rose quickly through college ranks at Illinois and Iowa State, becoming offensive coordinator in 2023. For the past two seasons, he’s worked under Sean McVay with the Rams as passing game coordinator.
Zac Robinson spent the past two seasons as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator after working his way up through Sean McVay’s Rams system. The 39-year-old began as an assistant quarterbacks coach in 2019 and became pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach during the 2022-2023 seasons.
Mike LaFleur has garnered head coaching interest but might need another coordinator stop first. The 38-year-old has worked under both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, serving as the Rams’ offensive coordinator since 2023 despite McVay calling plays. He previously coordinated the Jets’ offense from 2021-2022.
Veteran Options
David Shaw returns to NFL consideration after a successful Stanford tenure. The 53-year-old compiled a 96-54 record over 12 seasons with the Cardinal before resigning following back-to-back 3-9 campaigns. He resurfaced in 2025 as the Lions’ passing game coordinator, helping Detroit achieve the NFL’s No. 3 passing offense.
Frank Reich needs no introduction to Eagles fans. He coordinated Philadelphia’s offense during their first Super Bowl victory in 2017 under Doug Pederson, with Nick Sirianni serving as his offensive coordinator in Indianapolis. The 64-year-old handled Stanford’s interim coaching duties in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Eagles face critical decisions at offensive coordinator after cycling through play-callers since their championship season
- Multiple experienced coordinators with head coaching experience remain available
- Young, innovative assistants from successful systems provide alternative paths
- Jalen Hurts’ development hinges on finding the right schematic fit for his skillset
- Nick Sirianni’s job security may depend on getting this hire right
