PHILADELPHIA — The Kevin Patullo era is over.
Patullo was removed as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator on Tuesday, days after the Super Bowl champs’ season ended with a playoff loss to the 49ers.
It was a rough season for Patullo and the Eagles’ offense. Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley and the players struggled, too. But Patullo, in his first year as play-caller after replacing Kellen Moore, was a subject of scrutiny.
Head coach Nick Sirianni is “open” to keeping Patullo on staff in a different role, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. But there will be someone new calling plays for the Eagles next season.
So, who could Sirianni, owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman hire as Patullo’s replacement?
Here are nine candidates.
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury looks on as his team warms up warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)AP
Kliff Kingsbury, former Commanders OC: Kingsbury is available after parting ways with Washington. The former Arizona Cardinals and Texas Tech head coach interviewed for the Eagles’ OC job ahead of the 2024 season, a job that went to Kellen Moore. Kingsbury is a Mike Leach disciple and was a former assistant to Lincoln Riley, Hurts’ coach at Oklahoma.
Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins HC: McDaniel, the recently-fired Miami coach, has interviews with the Titans, Ravens, Browns and Falcons for their head-coaching vacancies. But if he doesn’t land a top job, the former San Francisco play-caller, known for his creativity, explosiveness and run-heavy scheme — would be a top-tier OC option.
Todd Monken, former Ravens OC: Monken is one of the most experienced OCs available after John Harbaugh was fired by Baltimore. The 59-year-old coordinated Lamar Jackson’s 2023 MVP season. He called plays for Georgia when it won the national title in 2021 and 2022. Monken might follow Harbaugh wherever he goes. But the Eagles would be wise to reach out.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) before an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)AP
Brian Daboll, former Giants HC: The fired Giants head coach got that job in the first place after mentoring Josh Allen and calling plays for the Bills from 2018-21. Before that, Daboll was Alabama’s OC in 2017 — working closely with Hurts and winning a national title with the Tide. Did Hurts like Daboll in Tuscaloosa? If he did, this could be a sensible pairing.
Mike Kafka, former Giants OC: Kafka started his NFL career in Philadelphia after the Eagles drafted the former Northwestern QB in the 2010 draft. When his playing career was done, Kafka worked on Andy Reid’s staff in Kansas City from 2017-21 before taking over OC duties with the Giants from 2022-25. The 38-year-old is well-regarded in coaching circles.
Frank Reich, Stanford senior advisor: Would Reich return to the NFL and, more specifically, Philadelphia? The Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning OC under Doug Pederson was the Colts’ head coach from 2018-22. Sirianni (and Patullo) served on that staff before coming to Philly. Reich took a coaching hiatus after his HC stints in Indy and Carolina. He most recently served as Stanford’s interim coach and is now in an advisory role for the Cardinal.
Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase throws the ball before an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)AP
Nathan Scheelhaase, Rams pass game coordinator: This would be the high upside play. Scheelhaase is relatively inexperienced. The 35-year-old has only one year of play-calling experience at Iowa State in 2023. But many consider him a riser in the industry. Scheelhaase was hired as an assistant with the Rams in 2024 and promoted to pass game coordinator. He would be the next of many play-callers from the Sean McVay tree. Scheelhaase was also an assistant at Iowa State from 2018-23, working under Sirianni’s good friend, Matt Campbell.
Thomas Brown, Patriots pass game coordinator: Brown wouldn’t be as flashy of a hire as Scheelhaase, but he has the credentials. The 39-year-old has been integral in the successes of Drake Maye and the Patriots this year. Before that, he was an assistant with the Rams from 2020-22 before calling plays for the Panthers in 2023 (and making a strong impression on his players). Brown spent 2024 with the Bears before they cleaned house.
Zac Robinson, former Falcons OC: Another McVay disciple, Robinson is available after Atlanta fired HC Raheem Morris. Robinson was with the Rams from 2019-23 before joining the Falcons, where he called plays for Bijan Robinson, Drake London and an explosive group of skill players. At 39 years old, Robinson is another young option to keep an eye on.