The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2026 offseason already facing instability, but the firing of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has pushed the organization into full recalibration mode. A team built to chase championships suddenly finds itself searching for offensive direction, leadership, and clarity — all at once

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Amid that uncertainty, a surprising name has emerged. League sources confirm the Eagles have explored the possibility of bringing in former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott as their next offensive coordinator following his dismissal in Buffalo. The appeal is obvious: experience, authority, and a proven ability to command a locker room under pressure.

But McDermott’s interest in Philadelphia comes with a significant caveat. According to sources familiar with the discussions, he is not viewing the role as a simple coordinator position. Instead, McDermott has made it clear that if he is to take on the job, structural change must come with it — particularly involving underperforming, high-salary veterans on the offensive side of the ball.

“I’m not coming here to look for a job. I’m coming here to take this team back to the top. And if I accept, it has to be a real rebuild — where even the names once considered untouchable are not exceptions.”

That statement has resonated loudly inside the NovaCare Complex. The first player drawing scrutiny is A.J. Brown, whose 2025 season fell well short of elite expectations. Despite finishing with roughly 1,000 receiving yards, Brown posted career-low efficiency metrics, struggled with drops in critical moments — including the postseason — and was involved in multiple sideline altercations with head coach Nick Sirianni that went viral. With a 2025 cap hit of approximately $17.5 million, many league evaluators labeled him Philadelphia’s most disappointing offensive player.

Attention has also shifted to the interior offensive line, beginning with Cam Jurgens. After signing a lucrative extension, Jurgens experienced a noticeable regression in 2025. Lingering effects from offseason back surgery impacted his performance, contributing to breakdowns in pass protection and a declining run game — a far cry from his Pro Bowl-caliber 2024 season.

The third name is Landon Dickerson, another highly paid lineman who failed to maintain All-Pro consistency. Injuries and physical wear began to surface, and the once-dominant Eagles offensive line gradually transformed into a liability. For a unit consuming top-tier cap space, the decline proved especially damaging.

Now the decision rests with general manager Howie Roseman. Hiring McDermott could bring immediate authority and stability, but it would also demand difficult, controversial roster decisions — the kind that reshape a franchise’s identity overnight.

For the Eagles, this is no longer just about filling an OC vacancy. It is about whether Philadelphia is willing to sacrifice comfort, star power, and past loyalty in pursuit of a new competitive peak. And if McDermott gets his way, the cost of that pursuit will be unmistakably high.