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In keeping with a trend that has developed over the last several years, another Philadelphia Eagles season ends with the team’s offensive coordinator moving on.
Kevin Patullo, who had been under fire for most of the season, will not return for a second year as a play caller in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, head coach Nick Sirianni said he met with Patullo to discuss “the difficult decision” to part ways.
“I have decided to make a change at offensive coordinator. I met with Kevin [Patullo] today to discuss the difficult decision, as a great coach who has my utmost respect.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo look on during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
“He has been an integral part of this team’s success over the last five years, not only for the on-field product, but behind the scenes as a valued leader of our players and organization. I have no doubt that he will go on to have a successful coaching career.”
Despite an NFL-leading investment on offense, the unit under Kevin Patullo struggled with inconsistency and fell short of expectations, a trend that came into focus in the second half of Sunday’s wild-card loss to the 49ers.
Philadelphia failed to score in the second half and came up empty on a fourth-down attempt late in the fourth quarter. The 49ers held on for a 23-19 victory, ending the Eagles’ bid to repeat as Super Bowl champions. San Francisco advanced to face the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.
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The Eagles finished No. 21 in offensive points per game. game and ranked No. 24 in yards per game. game with Patullo as the play caller. On a positive note, Patullo’s offensive scheme excelled in the red zone, where Philadelphia led the NFL in efficiency in that area.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo walks off the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field on November 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Saquon Barkley, last year’s NFL Offensive Player of the Year, didn’t think Patullo should have been solely responsible for the team’s offensive struggles.
“I think you have to point the finger at one person, that’s what you have to do in your job,” Barkley told reporters after the Eagles were eliminated from the postseason. “Someone has to take the blame – especially when we had the season we had the year before. Do I think it’s fair? No, I don’t think it’s fair at all.”
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Jeff Mitchell/Getty Images)
Patullo joined the Eagles in 2021 as the passing game coordinator. Nick Sirianni was named the team’s head coach that year and previously worked with Patullo in Indianapolis when both were with the Colts.
Patullo was promoted to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore left to take the New Orleans Saints head coaching job.
