In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles ownership has reportedly made the ruthless decision to part ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo just one day after a humiliating Black Friday loss to the Chicago Bears. The move, confirmed by team insiders early on November 29, 2025, comes amid mounting pressure from fans, analysts, and even former players who have lambasted Patullo’s play-calling all season long. This isn’t just a coaching change—it’s a desperate bid to salvage a once-promising campaign that’s teetering on the brink of collapse.
The Eagles’ 24-15 defeat at Lincoln Financial Field was nothing short of a disaster. Chicago’s ground attack dominated, with rookie sensation Kyle Monangai racking up 130 rushing yards and a touchdown, while veteran D’Andre Swift added 125 yards and another score. Philadelphia’s offense, meanwhile, sputtered until garbage time in the fourth quarter, managing only 87 total rushing yards and relying on quarterback Jalen Hurts’ arm for 230 passing yards in a losing effort. The Bears’ defense held Saquon Barkley to just 56 yards on 13 carries, exposing glaring weaknesses in the Eagles’ scheme.
The blame has fallen squarely on Patullo, the first-year offensive coordinator whose decisions have drawn ire since Week 1. Promoted from within after serving as the team’s pass game coordinator since 2021, Patullo was expected to build on last year’s success, where Barkley earned Offensive Player of the Year honors and wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith lit up scoreboards. Instead, the unit has regressed dramatically, prompting Prime Video analyst Richard Sherman to call out the coaching during the broadcast.
“When you look at this offense last year … they were fantastic,” Sherman said. “You saw Saquon Barkley, Offensive Player of the Year. You saw A.J. Brown have a great year, DeVonta Smith, great year. And then you inject Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator and all of the sudden, these guys are suddenly struggling. And I think that’s the issue.”
Fans in Philly, known for their unfiltered passion, didn’t wait for the final whistle to voice their discontent. Chants of “Fire Kevin!” echoed through the stadium, picked up by broadcast mics and amplified across social media. On X (formerly Twitter), the outrage was palpable:
- “If Nick Sirianni doesn’t fire Patullo, he’s conceding the season,” one fan posted.
- “Someone has to be fired tonight. It’s HAS to be Patullo. Or fire Nick and Kevin and hire Gruden to be your HC/OC,” another demanded.
- “If Sirianni doesn’t fire Patullo tonight, Howie Roseman better step up and do it himself,” a third declared.
Even Bears fans chimed in sympathetically, with one writing, “Bears fans here but FUCKING FIRE PATULLO HE IS ASSSSS!” The sentiment was echoed in chants and posts urging Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman to act swiftly.
Head coach Nick Sirianni, who had initially defended Patullo post-game, faced immense scrutiny. “We won’t replace offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo,” Sirianni stated in a press conference late Friday night. But by Saturday morning, sources close to the team revealed that Lurie had intervened, forcing the merciless move to fire Patullo in a bid to reignite the offense. This decision marks a rare mid-season shakeup for the Eagles, who sit at 8-4 but have shown vulnerabilities reminiscent of their 2023 collapse.
The aftermath is already underway. Interim play-calling duties are expected to fall to Sirianni himself or quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, with the team eyeing external candidates like Jon Gruden or other offensive minds for the offseason. This firing could rock the NFL landscape, signaling to other struggling teams that no job is safe when fan pressure boils over.
Philadelphia’s offense desperately needs this reset. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Eagles’ bold move might just be the spark to turn things around—or it could unravel the season further. One thing’s certain: the City of Brotherly Love is watching closely, and the pressure is on.