The Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason reset is officially underway, and the search for a new offensive coordinator is already turning heads across the league.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles conducted an interview with Brian Daboll on Tuesday as they look to fill the offensive coordinator vacancy left by Kevin Patullo, who was dismissed after just one season in the role. The move signals that Philadelphia is wasting no time in reassessing its offensive direction following a disappointing end to the year.
Daboll, a familiar name around the NFL, became available after the New York Giants fired him on November 10 following a 2–8 start to his fourth season as head coach. His tenure in New York ended with a 20–40–1 record and one playoff appearance, a run that never quite matched the early optimism surrounding his hiring. Still, Daboll remains highly respected in league circles for his offensive acumen and quarterback development background.
The Eagles’ interest in Daboll is not happening in a vacuum. Since parting ways with Patullo, Philadelphia has cast a wide net, exploring experienced voices capable of stabilizing and reshaping an offense that struggled for consistency late in the season. Daboll has already interviewed for the Tennessee Titans’ head coaching job, which ultimately went to Robert Saleh, and for the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator position before they hired Mike McDaniel. He is also expected to be a candidate in the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching search.
There are also notable personal and professional connections that make this potential pairing intriguing. Daboll worked alongside Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in Kansas City back in 2012, creating an existing relationship that could ease any transition. More importantly, Daboll previously coached Jalen Hurts during his time as Alabama’s offensive coordinator in 2017, a season that helped shape Hurts’ growth as a quarterback before his transfer to Oklahoma.
Over the course of his career, Daboll has built an extensive résumé, serving as offensive coordinator for the Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs, Alabama Crimson Tide, and most notably the Bills, where he played a major role in Josh Allen’s development into an elite NFL quarterback. That track record is likely a key reason the Eagles are giving him serious consideration.
Whether this interview leads to a hire remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Philadelphia is aiming high. With the future of the offense under the microscope, the Eagles appear determined to find a proven leader capable of maximizing their talent and restoring confidence heading into the next season.
