The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense was criticized for their early exit, failing to retain their Super Bowl title. After the Wild Card round game against the San Francisco 49ers, Nick Sirriani’s direct comments about the offense had many wondering if offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo would be fired. Following the loss, quarterback Jalen Hurts has conveyed his final say on OC Kevin Patullo and WR A.J. Brown.

“It’s too soon to think about that,” said Hurts to the reporters when asked if he wants Patullo next season, via Eliot Shorr-Parks on X. “Like I said, put my trust in Howie, Nick, and Mr. Lurie.”

It was followed up by a question from a reporter asking about his relationship with A.J. Brown.

“A.J. and I will talk,” answered Hurts. “We’re in a great place. I know you all can talk to him and ask.”

He was hired in 2021 as the pass game coordinator and excelled in his job. The Eagles made it to two Super Bowls and won one. However, following the franchise’s Super Bowl LIX win, he was promoted to an offensive coordinator. That is where the problem started. Midway through the regular season, chants of “fire Patullo” could be heard in the Eagles fanbase. Last year, the Eagles had one of the best offenses in the league, ranking amongst the top ten in every category, and second in rushing offense.

Beginning the 2025 season, there was a drastic change in the Eagles’ offense. From being one of the best, they found themselves amongst the lower 16 franchises in the NFL. RB Saquon Barkley is just a shadow of his former self. He rushed for only 1,140 yards and scored seven TDs, compared to the 2,005 yards and 13 TDs from last year.

Even in the Wild Card game, the OC’s last call confused many. With 43 seconds left on the clock, and the Eagles on 4th-and-11, he wanted the tight ends or running backs to be there for protection. The Eagles were losing 23-19, and any franchise would have gone for a Hail Mary pass. However, Patullo wanted to protect the QB instead of letting the Eagles spread their wings for one last chance at hope. Having a wideout as a protection lessens the number of receivers making the play even tighter for the QB. The snap was from the 41-yard line, and Hurts threw it straight for Dallas Goedart. Unfortunately, three 49ers players were covering. LB Eric Kendricks deflected the pass, ending the Eagles’ hope of winning the game.

Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles wanted Patullo to return to his old role. But Hurts’ statement on Patullo might potentially indicate the OC’s time in Philadelphia is up. While the quarterback has passed his statement on the OC, his relationship with A.J. Browns remains a hot topic for the Eagles Nation.

Is A.J. Brown still close friends with Jalen Hurts?

Before joining the Eagles, A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts were close friends. But since the duo started playing together, cracks have formed in their relationship. The 2025 season saw them not being on the same page, leading to the offensive struggles. Brown even called the offense “a sh*t show” on Twitch while playing NFL Madden 26 against JankyRondo.

Despite Hurts saying that they are in a “great place,” he avoided giving any significant answer, like a yes or no. The answer does mean they are best friends once again. Hurts was smiling when speaking about Brown. Was it intentionally or is there something more to it? Nothing can be said for certain without knowing the wide receiver’s story.

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Unfortunately, that seems to be a challenging task to accomplish. The last time the WR spoke to the media was in Week 14, after losing to the Chargers. Now, another question arises. Was it Brown’s last game in the Eagles’ jersey? People saw him hugging his teammates before exiting the stadium. Similar to the last few weeks, he avoided the media, opting out of revealing anything concrete on the matter.

Regardless of whatever is happening off-field, Brown remains a part of the Eagles, as of now. Hurts threw for him seven times, while the wideout managed to catch the ball only three times for 25 years.

Firing Patullo won’t hurt the franchise as much as it will in Brown’s case. If the Eagles were to part with him before June 1, 2026, they would save a lot of money. However, if they do it after the mentioned date, a hefty sum will need to be paid. According to Over The Cap, Brown will receive $45 million if he is cut, and $16 million if traded, post June 1. The dead cap hit is immense. It remains to be seen what step owner Jeffrey Lurie will take.