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Nick Sirianni told reporters the Eagles want a new offensive coordinator that can help the team "evolve." That points to an experienced play caller.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman speak to reporters at the NovaCare Complex Thursday.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman speak to reporters at the NovaCare Complex Thursday. Read more
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What you should know

  1. The Eagles are still looking for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Kevin Patullo.

  2. Nick Sirianni told reporters Thursday he's looking for an offensive coordinator to help Eagles offense "evolve."

  3. Will A.J. Brown and Lane Johnson be back? Those are key questions facing the Eagles and Howie Roseman.

  4. What does Nick Sirianni do? A lot, says Howie Roseman, despite the Eagles’ frequent offensive resets.

  5. Looking ahead, here's an early look at who the Eagles could target in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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Where we are on the Eagles' search for a new offensive coordinator

We're going on four days since the Eagles moved on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, but we still don't have a clear idea who the team is focused on or planning on interviewing.

Here's the latest:

  1. On Thursday, Nick Sirianni told reporters they're looking for an offensive coordinator to help "evolve" the offense. That supports the idea the Eagles are looking for an experienced play caller.

  2. Two candidates reportedly at the top of the Eagles list are former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who spent time with Jalen Hurts at Alabama.

  3. Other names mentioned for the Eagles include former Cleveland Browns head coach (and Philly native) Kevin Stefanski and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, whom the team previously vetted. Here are some other possible candidates.

  4. Columnist Marcus Hayes thinks the team should consider a quarterback whisper, someone like Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach (and former Eagles backup) Josh McCown or Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks coach Cam Turner.

  5. The Eagles have also reportedly shown some interest in former Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., according to New York Daily News columnist and reporter Pat Leonard.

  6. One potential Eagles candidate is off their list. Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is reportedly heading to the New York Giants with head coach John Harbaugh.

— Rob Tornoe

Mike McDaniel interviewing for at least two offensive coordinator jobs

By the end of the day, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will have interviewed for at least two offensive coordinator jobs.

Unfortunately, neither will be with the Eagles.

McDaniel is scheduled to interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vacant offensive coordinator position Friday, as first reported by Fox Sports reporter Greg Auman. McDaniel also interviewed with the Detroit Lions for their offensive coordinator opening.

An early look at potential Eagles first-round draft picks

The last time the Eagles picked in the early 20s range of the NFL draft was two years ago, when the team broke a 22-year streak of not selecting a defensive back in the first round. The player they selected was Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell, who was recently named a first-team NFL All-Pro.

After a disappointing end to their Super Bowl title defense, the Eagles head into the offseason with uncertainty at a few positions, but most of their core is intact.

Could they add younger pieces to an offensive line that struggled? Add some youth to a tight end room that might be without Dallas Goedert next year? Or will the Eagles add to the secondary?

A.J. Brown back on social media

With questions swirling about his future in Philly, Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown reportedly jumped on social media to share a few cryptic posts before deactivating his account.

94.1 WIP's Devan Kaney took a screenshot of the two posts Brown shared Thursday evening:

What the posts mean is anyone's guess. Brown hasn't spoken to reporters for more than a month and was a no-show when the team cleaned out their lockers.

Eagles OC candidate Mike McDaniel to interview with the Bucs today

Eagles could have a second coaching vacancy

The Eagles might have a second coaching vacancy to fill.

Birds Special teams coordinator Michael Clay interviewed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday for the same position.

"It’s somewhat surprising news because special teams has been decent in the five years Clay has been here and Sirianni has always spoken highly of Clay," wrote NBC Sports Philadelphia's Reuben Frank.

What does Nick Sirianni do?

Unprompted, Howie Roseman listed Nick Sirianni’s responsibilities and accomplishments.

Normally, a head coach one year removed from winning a Super Bowl, who has taken his team to the title game twice, and to the postseason in each of his first five seasons, wouldn’t need to be publicly lionized by his general manager.

But these aren’t normal times and not in Philadelphia. The Eagles got bounced from the playoffs in the first round and the expectations that have risen from recent success — in part because of Sirianni — have helped foster a distorted reality that has been amplified by a culture increasingly shaped by contrarianism, algorithms, and conspiracy.

Divisional round playoff schedule

While the Eagles won't take the field, there is football to be played this weekend.

Here is the complete schedule for the divisional round of the playoffs:

Saturday

  1. No. 6 Buffalo Bills at No. 1 Denver Broncos: 4:30 p.m. CBS (Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson)

  2. No. 6 San Francisco 49ers at No. 1 Seattle Seahawks: 8 p.m., Fox (Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi)