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Kevin Patullo Leaves Eagles for Dolphins After Criticism

2/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kevin Patullo, the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator, will not return for the 2026 season.
He will become the Miami Dolphins' passing game coordinator under head coach Jeff Hafley.
Patullo's one season as play-caller saw the Eagles' offense rank poorly in several categories.
Fans criticized him, culminating in his house being egged.
The Eagles have replaced him with Sean Mannion and made other coaching staff changes.

History

Historical Context

The NFL merged with the AFL in February 1970, creating a unified league with two conferences: the AFC and NFC. This merger led to significant changes in team dynamics and coaching strategies. Notably, the Miami Dolphins, under coach Don Shula, completed a perfect season in 1972, winning Super Bowl VII with a 14-0 record, highlighting the impact of coaching transitions on team performance.

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Story summary

Kevin Patullo, the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator, will not return for the 2026 season.
He will become the Miami Dolphins' passing game coordinator under head coach Jeff Hafley.
Patullo's one season as play-caller saw the Eagles' offense rank poorly in several categories.
Fans criticized him, culminating in his house being egged.
The Eagles have replaced him with Sean Mannion and made other coaching staff changes.

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