Doug Pederson Joins Eagles as Offensive Assistant Amid Struggles with Kevin Patullo's Offense

In a surprising yet much-needed development, Doug Pederson, the former head coach who led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title in 2017, has made a surprise return to the Eagles' facility. According to sources, Pederson has officially joined the team as an offensive assistant, signaling a shift in the Eagles' offensive strategy as the team struggles under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.

The decision to bring in Pederson comes amid growing frustration with the Eagles’ offensive performance this season. Through the first six weeks, the team’s offense has been ranked 29th in total yards (274.5 per game), 28th in passing yards (179.2), and 26th in rushing yards (95.3). These figures are a far cry from the high-flying, balanced offense the Eagles have become known for, and they highlight the struggles under Patullo’s leadership.

Fans and analysts have been vocal about the predictable play-calling and Patullo’s tendency to abandon the run game too early, often putting star quarterback Jalen Hurts in difficult positions. The offense’s inability to click has caused tension throughout the organization, and the decision to bring Pederson back is seen as an attempt to restore stability and innovation to the team.

Pederson, who coached Hurts during his rookie season, is expected to help mentor the young quarterback and provide insight into how to re-establish a cohesive offensive scheme. Pederson's success in Philadelphia speaks for itself: during his five-year tenure as head coach, he posted a 42-37-1 record and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory, including a Super Bowl MVP performance by Nick Foles.

After leaving Philadelphia, Pederson went on to rebuild the Jacksonville Jaguars, helping quarterback Trevor Lawrence recover from a rocky rookie year and leading the team to two winning seasons and a playoff victory. His success in Jacksonville has solidified his reputation as a quarterback whisperer and someone capable of turning around struggling teams.

While Pederson’s role as an offensive assistant doesn’t immediately replace Patullo, many insiders believe the move is a strategic one, positioning Pederson as a potential midseason successor should the offense continue to underperform. “Doug knows this city, this roster, and how to win here,” one source close to the team said. “He’s here to bring calm, structure, and maybe a spark that’s been missing.”

For Eagles fans, Pederson’s return is more than just a sentimental reunion — it’s seen as a lifeline for a team desperately needing to rediscover its offensive identity. Whether Pederson stays as an assistant or takes over play-calling duties, the Eagles are certainly hoping that this move will help lead them back to offensive dominance.

One thing is clear: Philadelphia has brought its Super Bowl architect back to the building. The next few weeks will determine whether this decision helps propel the Eagles back into playoff contention.

Browns Insider Confirms David Njoku Will Stay Despite Trade Rumors

The Cleveland Browns have been active in the trade market, but it appears they won’t be trading one impact offensive weapon.

Cleveland has already dealt Joe Flacco and Greg Newsome II and could look to trade off more pieces before the trade deadline. However, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot reported on X that Cleveland is unlikely to trade star tight end David Njoku.

“The #Browns will likely make more trades, but are not looking to sell off key players such as TE David Njoku. (But they also didn’t plan to trade Joe Flacco or Greg Newsome II),” Cabot wrote.

Njoku is in the final year of his four-year, $54.75 million deal with the Browns. With him being a pending free agent, many thought his name could come up in trade talks. Especially with rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in line to get more snaps.

But, according to Cabot, Cleveland doesn’t want to trade Njoku, and the tight end should finish off the year with the Browns.

Njoku has recorded 23 receptions for 223 yards and 1 touchdown this season.

Njoku Suffers Injury in Week 6

Cleveland did get some bad news about Njoku on Sunday as the star tight end suffered an injury.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski revealed postgame on Sunday that Njoku suffered an injury to his knee, and not his thigh as initially reported. It’s unclear the severity of the injury.

Before exiting the game with an injury, Njoku finished the game with three catches for 28 yards on six targets. The star tight end has been a safety blanket for rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, but if Njoku does miss some time, Fannin Jr. will have to step up.

Fannin Jr. was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Cleveland. He’s recorded 28 receptions for 254 yards and a touchdown this season.

Browns Offense Needs to be Better

Cleveland suffered a 23-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a game the Browns failed to score a touchdown. It was a disappointing result for the offense.

Following the game, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski made it clear the offense has to get better and find ways to get into the end zone.

“We’ve got to find a way to score points. We’ve got to run the ball efficiently,” Stefanski said. “Got to find a way to be better in the pass game. All of the above.. We’re doing some things right now that are preventing us from winning. We’ll get it fixed.”

Cleveland will host the Miami Dolphins in Week 7.

Stefanski Could Give Up Play-Calling

Following Cleveland’s failure to find the endzone, the Browns could make a major change on offense.

Stefanski revealed he’s considering giving up the offensive play-calling in hopes it sparks the offense.

“Stefanski said ‘there’s a long list of things we gotta do better’ in an answer that included potentially changing play-callers,” Zac Jackson of The Athletic reported via X.

If Stefanski does give up play-calling, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees would likely call the offensive plays. Rees spent last season as Cleveland’s Pass game specialist and tight ends coach after he was the Alabama Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator in 2023.

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