Eagles will keep Sirianni as head coach, but there will be changes in Philadelphia.
The 2023 NFL season did not live up to the lofty expectations set by the Philadelphia Eagles. The defending NFC champions began the season with 10 wins out of 11 games, but they faltered towards the end, finishing the regular season with five defeats in six games and losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-9 to exit the postseason.
Nick Sirianni’s future was called into doubt following the Eagles’ spectacular collapse, but the head coach assured reporters on Wednesday that he will stay in Philadelphia to help the Birds overcome their problems. This offseason, there will likely be significant adjustments made to the coaching staff in addition to some difficult farewells to seasoned players.
Kelce and Cox might depart.
On Wednesday, Sirianni declared that he will lead the Eagles for a fourth season in 2024; yet, because of free agency, the Eagles roster for the next season may be very different.
Veteran players Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox may decide to leave because of the financial obligations that may be necessary to retain them. Both players—Kelly for his All-Pro performance as Philly’s starting center and Cox for his accomplishments as a standout defensive lineman—have established themselves as franchise icons, but the Eagles are thinking of making younger, less expensive choices at both positions.
defensive end Another veteran Eagle, 35-year-old Brandon Graham, will also be available as a free agent. The team still needs to make decisions on the running back area because both D’Andre Swift, a Pro Bowl selection, and Rashaad Penny are set to become free agents.
Following quarterback Jalen Hurts’ career-high 15 interceptions in the 2023 regular season, the Eagles fired offensive coordinator Brian Johnson on Tuesday. Kliff Kingsbury, a former Arizona Cardinals coach, is thought to be the front-runner to take Johnson’s position. In reaction to the late-season meltdown, Philly decided to completely restructure their staff, firing defensive coordinator Sean Desai and defensive playcaller Matt Patricia.
Philly is anticipated to advocate for Vic Fangio, a former defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, to succeed Desai. Fangio, who has family in Pennsylvania, parted company with the Dolphins on Wednesday when the Eagles were holding their final-season press conference. If Fangio does wind up leading the Washington Commanders, another option to manage Philly’s defense is former head coach Ron Rivera.