The Eagles’ search for a new offensive coordinator is heating up, and their latest target is one of the NFL’s youngest and most intriguing minds. According to reports, Philadelphia has requested to interview Declan Doyle, the 28-year-old offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears.
Doyle made headlines last offseason when he was named the Bears’ OC, becoming the youngest in the league at the time. While he didn’t call plays in Chicago, his impact was still felt. Under head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears posted an 11-5 record, claimed the NFC North title for the first time since 2018, and locked up the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs before falling to the Rams in a gut-wrenching Divisional Round loss.
What makes Doyle such an intriguing candidate for the Eagles isn’t just his age-it’s the rapid rise he’s made through the NFL coaching ranks. His resume is short but loaded with quality mentorship.
He got his NFL start under Sean Payton in New Orleans back in 2019 as an offensive assistant, then followed Payton to Denver in 2023 to coach tight ends. After just two seasons in that role, he was hired as OC by Johnson, another offensive innovator known for his creative, balanced attacks.
That fast track from offensive assistant to coordinator in just a few years says a lot about how highly Doyle is regarded inside league circles. He’s been shaped by two of the NFL’s most respected offensive minds in Payton and Johnson-both of whom are known for crafting versatile, high-efficiency offenses that blend a strong run game with creative passing concepts and formational variety.
For the Eagles, who parted ways with Kevin Patullo and are looking to recalibrate an offense that sputtered down the stretch, Doyle represents a potential shift toward youth and innovation. The Bears offense may not have been high-flying in 2025, but their identity was clear-and they brought it to Philly earlier this season.
In a Black Friday matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, Chicago ran wild for 281 yards in a 24-15 win over the Eagles. That kind of physical, run-heavy performance likely didn’t go unnoticed by Philly’s brass.
While Doyle doesn’t bring the years of experience that some other candidates offer, he brings something else: a fresh perspective, a modern offensive mindset, and a track record of learning under some of the best in the game. If the Eagles are looking to reset their offensive identity with a coach who’s young, adaptable, and connected to the league’s most progressive schemers, Doyle could be the kind of hire that signals a bold new direction.