NFL Rumors: Major offseason changes coming for the Eagles?

Just a month ago, the Eagles had defeated the Bills in overtime, improved to 10-1 firmly atop the NFC, and Jalen Hurts was the MVP favorite.

To put it lightly, things have been disastrous ever since. Philadelphia has dropped four of their last five games, including losses to the Drew Lock-led Seahawks and 3-12 Cardinals, and frustration is starting to boil over.

Although the Eagles have clinched three straight postseason appearances under Nick Sirianni, signs of locker-room dissension have called the fiery coach’s future into question. There may be some substance behind that speculation.

NFL Insider Josina Anderson dropped a nugget on Twitter/X this morning, hinting that significant changes could be coming for an NFC East team.

Change is circling the NFC East.

One potential move, would be unexpected.

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— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 1, 2024

Regarding necessary changes, Washington parting ways with Ron Rivera comes to mind first. I personally wouldn’t classify that as ‘unexpected’ — the Commanders should’ve moved on from him years ago. Would the Giants give Brian Daboll the boot? Not likely.

Perhaps Washington will pursue Russell Wilson next spring; they don’t seem all that confident in Sam Howell as their franchise quarterback.

The most unexpected development would be Philadelphia firing the man who led them to a Super Bowl just one year prior.

In three seasons as head coach, Nick Sirianni holds a 34-16 record — the best winning percentage in team history. But his team has a -42 point differential since starting 10-1 (worst in the NFL), and Jeffrey Lurie has shown the willingness to make sudden changes when things go south.

Hell, Doug Pederson was dismissed three years after bringing the city its first Super Bowl title.

Can team morale be repaired between now and the offseason? Of course. The Eagles clinched their playoff spot two weeks ago; anything can happen once you’re in the dance. There’s also a chance Josina Anderson isn’t referring to Philly and nobody’s job is in jeopardy.

In either case, Sirianni and his staff have limited time to right the ship.

Sirianni on A.J. Brown: "When you have a dynamic playmaker like A.J., he's going to want the change the game at all times. And he's capable of doing that at all times. I don't want to speak for him — we're all frustrated."

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) January 1, 2024

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