Eagles Face Major Offseason Decisions After Disappointing Playoff Exit

Losing 23–19 to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC wild-card round at Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season ended in frustration. It was more than simply another postseason loss—it raised doubts about the team’s direction and roster. Despite flashes of skill on both sides of the ball, the Eagles failed to execute at important times, which is expected to lead to major changes before the 2026 season.

When a playoff-bound club leaves early, accountability follows. In this situation, multiple players and staff members face unclear futures as the Eagles examine what went wrong and how to proceed. Five individuals jump out as prospective offseason departures based solely on season and internal situations.

Kevin Patullo faces immediate pressure as offensive coordinator. The Eagles’ offense struggled all season, underutilizing their talent. The unit gained 308 yards against San Francisco but failed to deliver in crucial moments. That production was insufficient for a squad trying to contend into January. While Patullo was a first-time play caller, the results were impressive. As the Eagles finished near the bottom of several offensive categories, the front management may determine they need a more experienced and creative play caller to compete. Since the organization fired a first-year coordinator after a similar playoff exit, this scenario seems plausible.

League-wide emphasis is also on wide receiver A.J. Brown. He has been reportedly frustrated with his role in the offense and the passing game in recent months. In the playoff loss, Brown was targeted seven times but only caught three passes for 25 yards, including many costly drops. Brown, one of the league’s best receivers, has contract issues in Philadelphia. A post-June 1 trade might cost the Eagles money but give them draft capital. Separation, albeit unpleasant, may give both sides a fresh start.

Another significant player whose status is uncertain is tight end Dallas Goedert. Last summer, the Eagles restructured his contract to keep him till 2025. Goedert set a franchise tight end touchdown record and added another in the playoff loss. He is a reliable red-zone threat at 31, but his age and contract make him a financial planning risk. While younger players require extensions and new signings, Philadelphia may decide to move on, even if it lowers performance at the position.

Linebacker Nakobe Dean complicates matters. After returning from a knee injury, the Eagles’ defense improved significantly. Dean helped the unit go from ordinary to excellent with 49 tackles and four sacks in eight starts. His leadership and age match the Eagles’ ideal player. Dean might be replaced by first-round choice Jihaad Campbell, who has shown promise and long-term potential. The team may face a tough decision between performance, future potential, and salary.

Special teams, especially kickers, are under scrutiny. The Eagles squandered a chance to tie the game on their last drive after Jake Elliott missed an extra point early in the playoffs. Elliott scored on both field-goal tries, but his performance has been uneven the past two seasons. He was one of the league’s least reliable kickers this year, making 20 of 27 field goals. With a high dead-money cost on his contract, the Eagles must decide whether to move on or bring in competition to improve.

The Eagles face a decision this offseason. The roster has top talent, but the postseason loss revealed structural and performance concerns. The team must act decisively when changing coaches, players, or strategies. Fans and observers will see how Philadelphia wants to build on a disappointing ending in the coming months.