The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the 2026 offseason with more questions than answers - and for a team that entered last year with Super Bowl aspirations, that’s a tough pill to swallow.
After a frustrating wild-card exit, the front office wasted no time making changes, parting ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. While Patullo’s offense never quite found its rhythm, the move feels more like a symptom than the solution. The Eagles’ issues run deeper than just play-calling.
Let’s start with the quarterback. Jalen Hurts, once the centerpiece of a dynamic, dual-threat attack, now finds himself surrounded by uncertainty.
Whether it’s inconsistent production or chemistry concerns, there’s a growing sense that Philly needs to recalibrate its identity on offense. And then there’s A.J.
Brown - one of the league’s premier wideouts - whose future with the team suddenly doesn’t feel as secure as it once did. Whether it’s frustration with the offense or something behind the scenes, it’s a situation worth watching.
In replacing Patullo, the Eagles had one of the more appealing coordinator openings in the league. Yet, they didn’t land any of the big names reportedly on the market.
Instead, they turned to Sean Mannion - a former NFL quarterback and most recently the Packers’ quarterbacks coach. Mannion may not be a household name, but he’s now tasked with revitalizing an offense that lost its edge.
He’s only two years into his coaching career, which makes this a bold hire for a team looking to bounce back quickly.
But the biggest blow of the offseason came this week, and it didn’t involve a coordinator or a player. Longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland - the architect of one of the NFL’s most consistently dominant trenches - is stepping away after 13 seasons in Philadelphia.
That’s seismic.
Stoutland wasn’t just an assistant coach. He was a cornerstone.
Through coaching changes, scheme shifts, and roster turnover, he remained a constant - molding Pro Bowlers, maximizing talent, and anchoring the identity of this team. The Eagles reportedly wanted him back, but in a reduced role.
That didn’t sit well with Stoutland, and he chose to walk away.
According to reports, he’s planning to take some time off. But with his résumé, it’s hard to imagine he’ll be out of work for long.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Philadelphia’s offensive line took a noticeable step back in 2025, and while injuries played a major role, losing the guiding hand of Stoutland now adds another layer of uncertainty.
His departure could also influence the future of six-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson, who’s been battling injuries and has hinted at retirement. Johnson and Stoutland arrived in Philadelphia together.
If one goes, could the other follow?
That’s a storyline to keep an eye on.
Despite the turbulence, the Eagles still sit atop the NFC East - at least for now. But the gap is closing.
The Commanders are rebooting with a new offensive mind in David Blough. The Cowboys, always lurking, have the firepower to contend.
And the Giants, while inconsistent, have a chance to build on flashes of promise.
For Philadelphia, this offseason isn’t just about replacing coaches. It’s about rediscovering the identity that made them contenders in the first place. Because right now, the rest of the division smells opportunity - and they’re coming.