The Philadelphia Eagles continue their search for a new offensive coordinator with a measured approach following the removal of Kevin Patullo, and recent reporting has clarified both the team’s direction and the pool of candidates under review. No formal interviews were scheduled during at least one full day after Patullo’s dismissal, a pause that coincided with behind-the-scenes outreach and evaluation.
NFL insider Josina Anderson reported after speaking with a league source that Philadelphia is targeting experience. As Anderson relayed, a league source said earlier in the day the Eagles are looking for an “established … name” at offensive coordinator and intend to vet the top qualifiers thoroughly, adding that “no one is at the top, until they do.” Anderson also reported Mike McDaniel is viewed as an “intriguing” option because of differences between his offensive scheme and what Philadelphia has previously run.
Early conversations with candidates have centered on control of the offense. Anderson later reported that initial talks with offensive coordinator candidates and their representatives have gone well, with candidates seeking clarity on “complete autonomy” over offensive operations. The comparison referenced Kellen Moore’s role in Philadelphia, where he operated with full control of the offense. According to the league source, those concerns were addressed directly, with assurances that an elite candidate should not expect “any interference.”
The structure under discussion follows the Eagles’ 2025 offensive performance. Philadelphia finished 19th in total offense and 24th in scoring, which led head coach Nick Sirianni to take on a more direct role alongside Patullo as the season progressed. The approach did not lead to improvement. On defense, Vic Fangio operated independently and produced consistent results. The same setup existed in 2024, when Moore ran the offense, and the Eagles won the Super Bowl.
Betting markets provided additional context as the season moved into the postseason. BetMGM listed the Eagles at +650 when early Super Bowl LX odds opened in February. As Wild Card weekend approached, FanDuel priced Philadelphia at +850, while DraftKings listed the Eagles at +950. Those futures were removed after Philadelphia lost 23–19 to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round.
The Wild Card matchup drew heavy wagering interest across sportsbooks. Reports showed the Eagles ranked among the most-bet teams by handle at BetMGM during the weekend. The point spread moved two points to Philadelphia, laying -5.5, the second-largest spread of the round. Caesars reported a tighter distribution, with 52 percent of the handle backing the Eagles. In related player markets, Action Network listed Saquon Barkley at +6600 to win Super Bowl MVP at BetMGM, alongside Philadelphia’s +950 Super Bowl odds at DraftKings, before the loss removed those outcomes from the board.
On the coaching front, Yahoo Sports reported the Eagles have begun reaching out to candidates to replace Patullo. Dianna Russini reported, “The Philadelphia Eagles have begun reaching out to candidates regarding their offensive coordinator vacancy,” adding that former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll are at the top of the list. Anderson’s reporting also indicated Kliff Kingsbury and Kevin Stefanski are expected to receive serious consideration, with four high-profile offensive coaches linked to the opening within 24 hours of Patullo’s firing.
McDaniel’s résumé includes leading the Dolphins to first in total offense in 2023 while finishing second in scoring at more than 29 points per game. His system relies on pre-snap motion, misdirection, and spacing. Public discussion has referenced his prior overlap with Fangio in Miami, though league sources have described Fangio’s departure from the Dolphins as tied to philosophical differences. McDaniel has continued to draw interest for head coaching roles since his firing.
Daboll’s candidacy is built on his work with the Buffalo Bills from 2019 through 2021, when the team ranked in the top five in scoring twice, and Josh Allen produced career-best efficiency numbers. Daboll later became head coach of the New York Giants, a role that ended mid-season. One league executive described Daboll as “at his best when he’s designing offenses and developing quarterbacks.”
Daboll also brings familiarity with Eagles personnel. He coached Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith at Alabama in 2017 and worked with Saquon Barkley during his time with the Giants. Daboll and Nick Sirianni previously worked together in 2012 as members of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive staff. Reports have also indicated Daboll is scheduled to interview with the Tennessee Titans for their head coaching vacancy on Friday.
The next offensive coordinator will become Jalen Hurts’ 11th play caller in the last ten years, a factual marker tied directly to the ongoing search and the level of turnover at the position.
