Eagles Dismiss OC Kevin Patullo After Offense Is “Shut Down” In Embarrassing Loss To Giants
Philadelphia, PA — Following a 17–34 defeat to the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles made a decisive move to terminate offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo on Friday night. The decision comes amid a wave of criticism directed at the offense’s effectiveness, particularly its post-halftime adjustments and sharpness in high-leverage moments.
“I want to emphasize: he is nonstop; honestly, I think he’s been doing a very good job. But sometimes fit and what’s best for the team must come first. I’m forced to make a difficult decision, but it’s the best one for everyone,” a senior Eagles executive said in an internal statement.
According to internal evaluations, the play-calling has lacked a stable run-pass rhythm, provided too few “easy buttons” to get the quarterback in rhythm, and failed to consistently turn yards into points—especially on third down and in the red zone. Despite stringing together long drives, the Eagles repeatedly missed pivotal moments, from overthrown deep opportunities to sluggish post-halftime opening sequences (P&10). The dismissal is also intended to deliver a “positive jolt” in the locker room: granting the quarterback more on-field autonomy, re-activating designed QB runs in a controlled manner, and restructuring a 15-play third-quarter script to avoid cold starts out of halftime.
While a search is conducted for a permanent replacement, the Eagles will appoint a senior offensive assistant as interim OC and implement an immediate plan: simplify opening-drive sequences, prioritize RPO/quick game to establish rhythm, diversify motion/stack/bunch looks to create free releases for wideouts—especially in 3rd-and-4–7—reignite the ground game with zone-read/GT counter keep concepts to lighten the box, and emphasize more credible play-action with a clear run sell before dialing up shot plays to increase explosive rates.
Initial reactions inside the team indicate veterans recognize accountability does not stop with the play-caller; execution in defining moments must improve. Previously, A.J. Brown publicly praised Patullo’s work ethic and communication, while acknowledging the unit must “turn ideas into points” to reflect the staff’s workload.
In the short term, leadership will track progress through key metrics: third-down conversion rate, red-zone TD rate, third-quarter EPA/play, a measured volume of designed QB runs, and target share for the top wideout duo in 3rd-and-4–7 situations. Over the medium term, the organization will interview OC candidates with a multiple philosophy—flexible between spread and under center, opponent-specific game-planning, and deep situational expertise. The move sends a clear message: after a “hard-to-watch” loss in which the offense was comprehensively shut down, the Eagles are choosing immediate recalibration to uphold offensive standards and reassure fans that the season’s competitive aims will not be compromised.
Former Eagles Star with Two Super Bowl Rings Returns to Philadelphia After Announcing Retirement in the Offseason, Right After the Win Over the Vikings
Philadelphia, PA — Right after the win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles sent the locker room buzzing by confirming the return of former cornerstone Brandon Graham. Just a few months after announcing his retirement in the offseason, the defensive icon of the City of Brotherly Love has decided to lace up again as the team seeks additional edge pressure and a leadership voice for a pivotal stretch of the season.
Graham returns to a wave of excitement tempered by realism: he missed training camp and the first half of the season, which means he’ll need a carefully designed ramp-up plan. The coaching staff is expected to stage the workload day by day, monitor his recovery after each session, and then gradually increase his snaps from a rotational role. The immediate goal is to help him regain contact rhythm, hand feel, and takeoff timing in short areas.
From a football standpoint, Graham’s presence immediately gives the Eagles a disciplined leverage player at defensive end, a reliable set-the-edge option on early downs, and a veteran who can execute interior stunts/twists within pressure packages. While no one should expect a sudden surge in sacks, his biggest value lies in tightening the perimeter of the defense, forcing runs back into traffic, and elevating the unit’s collective pursuit.
In passing situations, Graham will likely be used selectively by package: rushing from 5- or 4i-technique and syncing with interior defenders to create steady pressure built on power and timing rather than pure speed. His savvy—reading drop points and triggering counter moves—has been missing at times as injuries thinned the edge rotation.
The locker-room dimension may be even more important. For years, Graham has been a standard-setter for practice intensity and mental consistency. For the young edge group, a teacher on the field—someone who calibrates eyes, shoulders, and hands in rhythm—can shorten the learning curve more than any meeting.
Procedurally, the two sides are expected to begin with standard medicals, then finalize a short-term deal through the end of the season with flexible structure: veteran minimum base plus incentives tied to snaps, benchmarks, and team results. From a roster-management angle, the Eagles will need to open a spot on the 53 (IR/waive/practice-squad adjustments) before activating Graham.
The upcoming schedule leaves little room for error, which is why a veteran who already speaks the language of this system—no playbook “translation” required—is such a snug fit. Graham’s return doesn’t preclude additional reinforcements; it positions the Eagles to strengthen depth internally while keeping options open if the trade market presents value.
Big picture, this is a low-risk move with a high ceiling for cultural and organizational impact. If the ramp-up progresses smoothly, the Eagles will have a dependable edge-setter right as the season enters its series of stress tests. And for Philadelphia fans, Graham’s message says it all: he can’t yet leave football—or this city—and the next appointment is back on the field.
