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The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 campaign came to an end earlier than anyone in the organization would have hoped, or expected, with their 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round.
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The Eagles now enter an offseason of uncertainty, as changes are clearly needed for the team to bounce back and try to get back to the top of the mountain they reached last season.
There’s no shortage of suggestions when it comes to improving the team for next season, but here’s a look at three things that the Eagles absolutely must do over the offseason.
Bring in an experienced offensive coordinator
The Kevin Patullo experiment was a disaster for the Eagles this season. Philadelphia’s offense took a major step back compared to last season in virtually every measurable category under Patullo, including the eye test.
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Despite having arguably the most talented offense in the league, the Eagles consistently struggled to move the ball and put up points all season. Some fans held out hope that there was another gear that the offense could reach in the postseason, but that wasn’t the case, it was just more of the same against San Francisco.
There were rumblings about Patullo’s job security prior to the playoffs, and those rumblings have now reached a fever pitch after the way the offense flamed out against the Niners. The Eagles need to move on from Patullo. That’s clear to everyone.
But in addition to just firing Patullo, the team also needs to bring in an experienced OC as his replacement. The Eagles’ offense is built to win now, and it certainly has the talent to do so. They need a coordinator who can maximize that collective talent and put it in the best position to succeed. Patullo didn’t do that.
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A clear trend has emerged for the Eagles under head coach Nick Sirianni. When the team has an experienced offensive coordinator, good things happen.
The Birds went to the Super Bowl with Shane Steichen as the OC in 2022. They lost in the Wild Card Round with Brian Johnson in 2023. They won the Super Bowl with Kellen Moore in 2024 and then lost in the Wild Card Round again this year with Patullo in that role.
Steichen and Moore both had previous experience in the role before taking over in Philadelphia, while Johnson and Patullo didn’t. The Eagles can’t afford to make that same mistake again. There are several experienced coordinators available on the market. The Eagles need to go and get one.
Bolster the offensive line
The offensive line was a major strength for the Eagles last season, but the unit regressed in a major way in 2025. Philadelphia had the top-ranked line in the league last season, but dropped to No. 7 this season, according to Pro Football Focus.
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Injuries undoubtedly played a part in the unit’s struggles, as guys like Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens missed some legitimate time, and with some improved health the unit should improve. But the Eagles also need to add to it, through the draft and potentially through free agency.
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The Eagles have eight picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and a couple of those picks should be dedicated to strengthening the line. Doing so could help them bounce back in a big way in 2026.
Bring in a new kicker
Jake Elliot is an Eagles legend, and he will always be remembered and celebrated for his contributions to two Super Bowl victories, but it might be time for the Eagles to move on. Elliot struggled throughout the 2025 season, which culminated in a crucial missed extra point against San Francisco in the playoffs.
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On the season, Elliot made just 20 of his 27 field goal attempts. That equates to 74 percent, which is the second-lowest mark of his career. Over the past two seasons, Elliot has converted just five of his 15 attempts from 50-plus yards during the regular season, indicating declining long-distance accuracy.
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Elliot has been extremely accurate throughout his career in the postseason, as he’s converted 28 of 29 attempts in the playoffs, but it’s hard to have too much confidence in him in big moments at this point given his recent struggles.
Kickers have gotten better in recent years, and the Eagles will want to add a guy they can feel more confident in when it comes to nailing long kicks.