The Philadelphia Eagles’ common season received off to a powerful begin, with the group compiling a 10-1 report after their first 11 video games. However, the group started to battle on each side of the soccer down the stretch and stumbled into the playoffs with an 11-6 report.
The Eagles proceeded to endure a disappointing 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers within the wild-card spherical of the playoffs. Regardless of serving to lead Philly to a Tremendous Bowl look final season, the standing of head coach Nick Sirianni’s job grew to become a subject of dialog.
Sirianni reportedly met with Eagles possession within the days following the group’s postseason exit, and it seems he’ll stay in his place going into the 2024 season. However, the Eagles will possible start a seek for a brand new offensive coordinator, because the group has determined in opposition to retaining first-year offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, in response to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Offensive coordinator Brian Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles seems to be on in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Monetary Discipline on December 3, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Photographs)
Johnson’s reported departure comes shortly after the Eagles parted methods with defensive coordinator Sean Desai. The primary-year coordinator was stripped of his defensive playcalling duties late within the season.
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Sirianni and the Eagles determined handy over playcalling duties to the extra skilled Matt Patricia. Nonetheless, the unit, significantly the move protection, continued to battle. Patricia’s contract with the Eagles is ready to run out, and the previous Detroit Lions head coach will possible pursue different alternatives, NFL Media reported.
Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator Brian Johnson seems to be on previous to a sport in opposition to the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Monetary Discipline on October 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Photographs)
Shane Steichen was the Eagles offensive coordinator throughout the 2021-22 seasons. Steichen helped formulate one of many NFL’s greatest offenses in 2022. He left final offseason when he took the Indianapolis Colts head teaching job. As a substitute of hiring an exterior candidate, the Eagles determined to raise Johnson from his quarterback coach’s function.
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes the ball as quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson seems to be on throughout coaching camp on the NovaCare Complicated on July 29, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Photographs)
The Eagles offense took a step again this previous season and failed to attain greater than 20 factors in 5 of the group’s final seven video games.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts additionally took a step again in quite a few classes after a powerful 2022 marketing campaign. Hurts efficiency final season helped him land a historic five-year, $255 million contract extension.
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The Eagles listless exhibiting within the wild-card spherical sport was a microcosm of the group’s late season points. It stays unclear whether or not Johnson might return to the Eagles in a unique function.
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