The Eagles have agreed to terms with Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni to become their new head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. The team has since confirmed the hiring of Sirianni.
Following Sirianni to Philadelphia will be Jonathan Gannon as the Eagles’ new defensive coordinator, sources tell Rapoport and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Gannon worked with Sirianni in Indianapolis as the Colts’ defensive backs coach.
Pelissero adds that the Eagles have also agreed to terms with Colts assistant Kevin Patullo as their offensive pass game coordinator, per a source. As for the Eagles offensive coordinator position, Rapoport reports that the team is interviewing Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins and Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen on Sunday, per a source.
The #Eagles have agreed to terms with #Colts DBs coach Jonathan Gannon to be their new defensive coordinator, per me and @TomPelissero. A coveted candidate lands in Philly for Nick Sirianni.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2021
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— Bleeding Green Nation (@BleedingGreen) January 24, 2021