Birds Say Bye To Desai

In the midst of uncertainty, the most expected coaching move for Philadelphia Eagles has reportedly come to fruition.

Per NFL Network, Nick Sirianni has fired Sean Desai.

Sources: #Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has let go defensive coordinator Sean Desai, who lost play-calling duties late in the season.

Desai is likely to be in the mix for other DC opportunities.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 21, 2024

Hired as the defensive coordinator in February of 2023 to replace Jonathan Gannon after his departure for a head coaching job, Desai’s control of the defense lasted just 13 games.

Following back-to-back blowout losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, Desai was essentially replaced by Senior Defensive Assistant Matt Patricia in both play-calling and game-planning duties.

The change did not spark the struggling Eagles’ defense who continued to spiral downwards to become one of the worst units in the league.

Notable in the report is that the decision was made by Sirianni rather than Jeffery Lurie or Howie Roseman, suggesting he the team’s head coach will remain in 2024.

Also, the NFL Network reported that Patricia’s contract with the Eagles is up and he’s expected to look elsewhere for a job.

#Eagles senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia is not under contract and plans to explore other opportunities, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

Patricia took on play-calling last month under difficult circumstances, running someone else’s scheme with a depleted unit. He’ll be a…

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 22, 2024

The Eagles now have a fresh start to find the right person to run the defense and have reportedly already been reaching out to different candidates.

As expected, the Eagles fired defensive coordinator Sean Desai. (@RapSheet first)
Over the last week, both Howie Roseman & Nick Sirianni have been reaching out to available coordinators, including former Giants DC Wink Martindale and former Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen. There are more

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 22, 2024

– Benjamin Paul is a staff writer for InsideTheBirds.com.