Kevin Patullo continues to work. In a technical sense. The Eagles front office has not made any official announcement as of Monday morning. No push notification. No posts on social media. Just a collective moan that lingers like a stalled front over Philadelphia.
Frustration spread more quickly than the January wind tearing down Broad Street following the Eagles’ 23-19 playoff collapse to the 49ers. Fans expected change, not just wanted it. And Patullo became the focal point of that unhappiness as he called the same puzzling plays in the final moments.
| Name | Kevin Patullo |
|---|---|
| Role | Offensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles |
| Current Status | Still employed (as of January 13, 2026) |
| Tenure | Joined Eagles in 2021 |
| Key Criticism | Predictable play-calling, poor 2nd-half adjustments |
| Recent Game | 23–19 Wild Card loss vs. 49ers |
| Source Link | https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com |
There was more than one game. For weeks, this has been simmering. Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, and Jalen Hurts shouldn’t be on a team this offensively weak. Not in the second half, in particular. Since before Christmas, the Eagles have failed to score a touchdown in the second half. Surprisingly, this fact has not yet led to an official reckoning.
Using a practiced sense of empathy, Nick Sirianni sidestepped the inevitable question in his postgame remarks. “Everyone’s performance will be evaluated at a later time,” he stated. Although it was a well-crafted response meant to sound polite, it provided no clarification. And most definitely no responsibility.
Conversely, fans were very clear. “I need that ‘Kevin Patullo has been fired’ tweet like I need air,” said a post on X. Although it sounds dramatic, it conveys a genuine and growing emotion. This team has experienced a sudden and noticeable change in energy.
The obstinate adherence to a strategy that hasn’t worked is especially perplexing. The Eagles consistently established early leads before reverting to conservative, predictable play-calling. In the last drive against San Francisco, Patullo basically used the same route combinations four times on different downs. No misunderstanding. No originality. Just failure and repetition.
I was more perplexed by the lack of adjustment than by the strategy itself. Instead of clearing the tray, it felt like someone was repeatedly pressing “print” in an attempt to fix a jammed printer.
The last call clearly confused Jalen Hurts, who turned to Sirianni with a look that needed no explanation. On the fourth and eleventh, the Eagles ran a low-percentage play into triple coverage. The ball was launched by Hurts. It fell short. The season vanished in an instant.
The question of Kevin Patullo’s job security has been replaced by a countdown. On Monday, NFL insider Adam Schefter made a clear suggestion that the announcement is imminent. What caused the delay, then?
For some, it’s personal. Patullo and Sirianni have a long history together. They have faith in one another. Although admirable, that bond might be impairing judgment. Sirianni appears to be perilously close to stepping over the thin line that separates loyalty from stubbornness.
Others contend that there would be little practical change if Patullo were fired on Monday morning. One Reddit comment stated, “Important but not urgent.” However, isn’t that the kind of thinking that keeps losing ingrained habits?
A demotion is being considered, even if it isn’t a termination. According to rumors, Patullo may lose his play-calling responsibilities if the Eagles hire a new offensive coordinator. Although many believe it to be too little, too late, it would be a compromise that would save face.
To be fair, no single player is solely to blame for the Eagles’ offensive problems. There were numerous injuries. It hasn’t been helped by A.J. Brown’s postgame antics and disappearance during crucial situations. Additionally, the once-dominant offensive line appeared erratic at best. Nevertheless, the architect must respond when the plan fails week after week.
I was mentally replaying a specific sequence on Sunday night: the third quarter, three consecutive conservative plays, a punt, and not a single adjustment. It was the kind of passive coaching that stealthily saps a team’s momentum. and faith.
Although the city of Philadelphia is known for its forgiveness, passivity is not one of its values. Three years after winning a Super Bowl, Doug Pederson was let go. When passion is high, patience is short.
Furthermore, this incredibly devoted and impatient fan base isn’t waiting for a well-crafted press release. They desire decisiveness. They desire the return of their offense.
Has Kevin Patullo been let go yet? Officially, no.
However, don’t forget that the clock is running out, the seats are getting hot, and the Eagles’ front office’s silence says a lot.
