Kevin Patullo no longer Eagles' OC after offense's sharp decline - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles have removed Kevin Patullo from the offensive coordinator's role, the team announced Tuesday.

«I have decided to make a change at offensive coordinator,» coach Nick Sirianni wrote in a statement. «I met with Kevin today to discuss the difficult decision, as he is a great coach who has my utmost respect. He has been integral to this team's success over the last five years, not only to the on-field product but behind the scenes as a valued leader for our players and organization. I have no doubt he will continue to have a successful coaching career.

»Ultimately, when we fall short of our goals that responsibility lies on my shoulders."

A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Sirianni is open to keeping Patullo on his staff in a different role.

Patullo, 44, was promoted from pass game coordinator and associate head coach this offseason to replace Kellen Moore, now the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.

The defending champion Eagles endured a sharp decline in offensive production. Scoring dropped from 27.2 (ranked seventh) to 22.3 (19th) points per game this season; offensive efficiency dipped from fourth best in the league to 19th; and the rushing attack plummeted from 179 yards per game (2nd) to 116.9 (18th).

Philadelphia has the most expensive offense in football, featuring the likes of Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jalen Hurts, but the operation lacked efficiency for much of the season, including in Sunday's 23-19 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Injuries along the offensive front — the Eagles were without All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson (Lisfranc) for seven games, while guard Landon Dickerson and center Cam Jurgens never appeared at full health — were a major