The Eagles are in the market for an offensive coordinator after removing Kevin Patullo from the position on Tuesday. Although the unit fell well short of expectations in 2025, there remains plenty of talent on hand. That could help head coach Nick Sirianni lure a high-profile name to replace Patullo.
Former head coaches Kevin Stefanski and Kliff Kingsbury are among the possibilities for Philadelphia. The team will give both Stefanski and Kingsbury “a real look” in its search for Patullo’s replacement, a league source told Josina Anderson of The Exhibit.
Stefanski lost his job as the Browns’ head coach after the season, but he stands a good chance of immediately landing a second HC opportunity. The 43-year-old is reportedly a Plan B option for the Giants and Falcons if they don’t hire John Harbaugh.
As PFR’s Head Coaching Search Tracker shows, Stefanski has also interviewed with the Ravens, Raiders, Titans and Dolphins. The AFC North veteran may have yet another option if the Steelers, who saw Mike Tomlin resign on Tuesday, come calling.
Although he’s a Philadelphia native, the widespread interest in Stefanski as a head coach may make him an unrealistic target for the Eagles. Kingsbury, meanwhile, has interviewed for the Ravens’ head coaching position. The Titans also requested a meeting, but it’s unknown if or when that will occur. It’s also unclear if anyone else will consider Kingsbury for their HC opening.
Like Stefanski, Kingsbury is seeking his second opportunity as a head coach. He led the Cardinals to a 28-37-1 record from 2019-22. While that’s an unimpressive mark, Kingsbury guided the Cardinals to their most recent playoff berth in 2021. He also meshed well with much-maligned quarterback Kyler Murray, who made the Pro Bowl twice under Kingsbury. Murray hasn’t regained that form since Kingsbury’s exit.
Kingsbury, who coached at Houston and Texas Tech from 2008-18, returned to the college level as a senior offensive analyst at USC in 2023. That was quarterback Caleb Williams‘ last season with the Trojans. He joined the Bears as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft. Kingsbury also went back to the pros that year as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator under head coach Dan Quinn.
Washington followed Chicago in selecting a QB with its top pick, choosing Jayden Daniels second overall. With Kingsbury at the controls, Daniels enjoyed a jaw-dropping introduction to the pros. The dual threat rolled to Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and helped the Commanders to an NFC Championship Game appearance. They suffered a lopsided defeat to Philadelphia, potentially Kingsbury’s next employer.
After the Commanders’ offense finished top seven in scoring and yardage a year ago, expectations were the unit would continue to thrive in 2025. Injuries, including to Daniels and No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin (among others), played a significant role in preventing that.
With three different injuries holding Daniels to seven starts, Washington’s offense fell to 22nd overall in points and yards. The team and Kingsbury parted ways after a bitterly disappointing 5-12 campaign, sending him back to coaching free agency.
With Kingsbury now on the Eagles’ radar, it’s worth pointing out that there’s familiarity between the two sides. Before Kingsbury went to Washington in 2024, he interviewed to become the Eagles’ O-coordinator. They instead chose Kellen Moore, who went on to assist in a Super Bowl-winning campaign. Thanks in large part to an otherworldly season from running back Saquon Barkley, the Eagles boasted one of the league’s best offenses then.
Moore parlayed his success in his lone season with the Eagles into the Saints’ head coaching gig. His departure led Sirianni to bump Patullo up from his previous role as the team’s pass game coordinator. The promotion didn’t go as planned for Patullo, who looked in over his head. Despite an enviable collection of linemen and skill players such as Barkley, Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert, the Eagles were an underwhelming 19th in scoring and 24th in yards in 2025.
Facing a banged-up 49ers defense in the wild-card round, the Eagles mustered just 307 total yards in a 23-19 loss on Sunday. Two days later, they’re looking for a new offensive leader. Depending on how the HC hiring cycle unfolds, either Stefanski or Kingsbury could end up as Sirianni’s choice to revive a stagnant offense in 2026.