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7 biggest questions facing the Eagles in 2024

We’re looking at the seven biggest questions facing the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024

The Eagles started their NFL offseason much earlier than expected.

As head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman prepare for their end-of-year press conferences on Wednesday, plenty of questions must be answered ahead of free agency, the draft, and training camp this summer.

Philadelphia went 1-6 in their final seven games, so the more immediate discussions will center around offensive and defensive coordinator candidates, along with a synopsis of where the breakdown in communication on defense began.

Other questions will focus on Jalen Hurts and his continued development, A.J. Brown’s temperament, DeVonta Smith’s contract, and the future of veterans like Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, and Brandon Graham.

With activities around the NovaCare Complex set to ramp up, here are seven questions facing the Eagles in 2024.

Matt Patricia to explore other coaching options after contract expires with Eagles

Matt Patricia will explore other coaching options after departing the Philadelphia Eagles

After firing Sean Desai, the Eagles will part ways with defensive assistant Matt Patricia, as the veteran coach will explore other options.

Desai was relieved of his play-calling duties on Dec. 17, as head coach Nick Sirianni entrusted the Eagles’ defense to Patricia ahead of their Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Philadelphia’s defensive struggles continued under Patricia as the unit’s play worsened, leading Darius Slay to simultaneously compare the situation to being in two marriages.

The Eagles surrendered 24.7 points per game under Desai, 27.8 under Patricia, 358.8 yards per game under Desai, and 327.2 under Patricia.

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Eagles fire defensive coordinator Sean Desai

The Philadelphia Eagles have fired defensive coordiantor Sean Desai

According to Ian Rapoport, the Eagles have fired defensive coordinator Sean Desai, who reports that the embattled defensive coordinator could have options around the league.

Desai was stripped of playcalling duties before Week 15, and the move comes after Philadelphia finished their second-half collapse with a 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Monday night.

The Eagles finished the season with six losses in their last seven games, with those losses by an average of 15 points, and their only win since Week 12 came against the Giants after they nearly blew a 17-point lead.

According to Reuben Frank, the 32-9 loss was the 2nd-biggest in franchise history and largest since a 24-loss to the Cowboys in a conference semifinal at Texas Stadium in 1992.

Philadelphia will now take steps to overhaul the unit and hire a defensive coordinator who can pressure the opposing quarterback while preventing big plays on the back end.

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