The Philadelphia Eagles are wasting no time reshaping their offensive identity after a disappointing end to the 2025 season. According to league sources, the team is set to interview former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their vacant offensive coordinator position-a move that signals a potential shift in philosophy as head coach Nick Sirianni looks to recalibrate a unit that underperformed down the stretch.
Daboll, who was let go by the Giants midway through his fourth season, is no stranger to offensive innovation. Though his tenure in New York ended with a 20-40-1 record, it wasn’t without its high points.
He guided the Giants to the playoffs in his first year and earned NFL Coach of the Year honors in the process. But that early promise faded fast, as the team stumbled to an 11-33 mark over the next three seasons, including a 2-8 start in 2025 that ultimately cost him his job.
Despite the rough finish, Daboll remains a respected offensive mind around the league. Before his head coaching stint, he was instrumental in developing Josh Allen in Buffalo and played key roles in several successful offenses. Now, he’s reportedly on the Eagles’ radar as they search for a new voice to lead their attack.
He’s not the only candidate in the mix. Mike Kafka, who replaced Daboll as the Giants' interim play-caller, has also interviewed for the Eagles’ OC job.
Kafka, a former quarterbacks coach in Kansas City, has been viewed as a rising offensive mind, though his brief run at the helm in New York didn’t yield much improvement. The Giants finished 4-13, closing out a season filled with offensive struggles.
Philadelphia’s decision to part ways with Kevin Patullo came swiftly after their early playoff exit at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. Patullo had been with the organization for five seasons and was a trusted part of Sirianni’s staff, but the offense never found its rhythm in 2025. The Eagles, just a year removed from a dominant Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs, looked out of sync for much of the season, culminating in a 24-15 loss to the Bears that sparked outrage among fans.
That frustration boiled over in ugly fashion. Just weeks before his dismissal, Patullo’s home was targeted in a late-night egging incident, captured on video and widely circulated online. While Patullo addressed the situation with professionalism-emphasizing that criticism comes with the territory-he acknowledged that involving his family crossed a line.
“It's perfectly acceptable to sit up here and talk about what's going on, how to fix it, what we're going to do going forward,” Patullo said. “But when it involves your family, obviously it crosses the line.”
Despite the sour ending, Sirianni had nothing but praise for Patullo in his farewell statement, calling him “a great coach” and “a valued leader” who played a key role behind the scenes and on game days. “I have no doubt he will continue to have a successful coaching career,” Sirianni said.
Patullo's coaching résumé spans multiple NFL stops, including Indianapolis, the Jets, Titans, Bills, and Chiefs. He’s also logged time in the college ranks at Texas A&M, Arizona, and South Florida.
As for Daboll, his name continues to circulate in coaching circles. In addition to the Eagles’ interest, he’s reportedly interviewed for the head coaching vacancy in Tennessee, where the Titans are looking to replace Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start led to his dismissal. That kind of demand suggests Daboll’s time on the sidelines may be short-lived.
Meanwhile, the Giants have already moved on, hiring Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh-recently let go by the Ravens-to take over the reins in New York. It’s a bold move that signals the franchise is aiming for a quick turnaround.
Back in Philly, the search for an offensive reset continues. Whether Daboll ends up calling plays at Lincoln Financial Field or not, one thing is clear: the Eagles know they can’t afford to waste the prime years of their talented roster. After a season that fell well short of expectations, the pressure is on to get this next hire right.