The Philadelphia Eagles enter the offseason with major questions about an offense that collapsed when it mattered most. Quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed both the coaching staff and his star receiver during the locker-room cleanout on Monday after the team’s home Wild Card loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Jalen Hurts Defers Kevin Patullo Decision to Eagles Leadership
Hurts was asked directly whether he wanted offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo back in 2026 after a season defined by second-half scoring droughts and a playoff exit that mirrored the Eagles’ season-long struggles.
“It’s too soon to think about that,” Hurts said on Monday via 94WIP reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. “Like I said, I put my trust in Howie, Nick, and Mr. Lurie.”
Jalen Hurts was asked straight up if he wanted Kevin Patullo back next year and then if he wanted AJ Brown back
Said Patullo is up to Howie/Lurie/etc
Said he and AJ are in a great place pic.twitter.com/WBQNHa5UyQ
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 12, 2026
Patullo has been under heavy scrutiny after Philadelphia produced the least efficient offense of the Nick Sirianni era. The Eagles’ offense ranked 16th in PFSN’s OFFi. Philadelphia failed to score a touchdown in the second half six times this season, including Sunday, when they went four straight drives without a first down after taking an early lead against San Francisco.
The Eagles returned nearly their entire Super Bowl starting lineup, spent more on offense than any team in the NFL, and still averaged just 21 points per game across 18 contests. Whether the issue was scheme, execution, or both, the Eagles now face a pivotal decision about whether continuity or change offers the best path back to contention.
What Jalen Hurts Said About A.J. Brown After a Turbulent Season
Hurts was also asked about wide receiver A.J. Brown, whose season included visible sideline frustration and a difficult finish in the playoff loss.
“A.J. and I have talked. We’re in a good, great place,” Hurts said. “I know y’all can talk too. I’m going to ask him.”
Brown did not record a catch in the second half against San Francisco and dropped two passes on the potential game-winning drive, adding to a turbulent season in which the Eagles’ passing game never found consistent rhythm.
Hurts finished the loss, completing 20 of 35 passes for 168 yards with one touchdown, and struggled to generate offense when the game tightened. He took responsibility for the final sequence and for the offensive stagnation that defined Philadelphia’s season.
The Eagles now face an offseason shaped by difficult evaluations. With a high-priced offense that failed to deliver when it mattered most, decisions about the coaching staff and the roster will determine whether this group can contend again or whether changes are needed to reset a unit that never found its footing.
