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Eagles news: Birds interviewing Falcons OC; coaching search rumors and updates; early look at Birds draft picks

Nick Sirianni told reporters the Eagles want a new offensive coordinator that can help the team "evolve."

Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is reportedly being interviewed by the Eagles Friday.
Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is reportedly being interviewed by the Eagles Friday. 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.

Cowboys will reportedly interview Eagles DB coach

Earlier in the week, the Dallas Cowboys reportedly requested permission to interview Eagles defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator Christian Parker for their defensive coordinator opening. It now appears that interview is moving forward, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

New 'unCovering the Birds': What do Lurie and Roseman really think of Sirianni?

There was a lot said during the Eagles’ end-of-season news conference, but nothing stood out more to The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane than a comment general manager Howie Roseman made about his head coach, Nick Sirianni. What did Roseman say, and why was it so noteworthy? Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes joins Jeff as the two read between the lines in this recap of Roseman and Sirianni’s Q&A with reporters.

» READ MORE: What does Nick Sirianni do? A lot, says Howie Roseman, despite Eagles’ frequent offensive resets.

Eagles interviewing Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson: ESPN

The Eagles are interviewing Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson Friday in Philadelphia as a potential Kevin Patullo replacement, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

It's Robinson's third interview, having already met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions.

Robinson, 39, a former NFL quarterback who spent the bulk of his brief career with the Cincinnati Bengals, has been the Falcons' offensive coordinator for two seasons. Prior to that he spent five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams under Sean McVay, moving up from an assistant quarterbacks coach to the team's pass game coordinator.

— Rob Tornoe

Kevin Stefanski to have second interviews with multiple teams

It's looking less and less likely the Eagles will land Philly native Kevin Stefanski as their next offensive coordinator.

The former Cleveland Browns head coach has already interviewed for six head coaching jobs and is scheduled to hold second interviews with multiple teams next week, according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

 "My sense is the Titans, Falcons and Ravens are all potential landing spots for Stefanski," Pelissero said Friday.

Eagles defensive line coach lands Senior Bowl gig

As the NFL draft process gets underway over the next few weeks with the All-Star games circuit, one of the Eagles’ position coaches will get an unique opportunity to be a head coach for a week.

Clint Hurtt, the Eagles’ defensive line coach, will lead the National team at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which begins practice in Mobile, Ala. on Jan. 27. The event brings in the top draft-eligible players to compete in three practices, culminating in the Senior Bowl game on Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. at the University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Staduim.

The 47-year-old Hurtt has spent the last two seasons coaching the D-line for the Eagles. Hurtt began his career at the collegiate level for 11 years before making the jump to the NFL with the Bears in 2014 and spent seven years with the Seahawks in various roles, including as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.

Brian Daboll to interview with Titans today

The Titans are interviewing former Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their HC job today. He’s also a hot OC candidate.

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— Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet.bsky.social) January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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.

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

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)