Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani and general manager Howie Roseman didn't read the room with their latest round of personnel decisions. One in particular has not gone over well with the Birds' fanbase in the slightest.
Per The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane, "The Eagles have made several significant changes to their offensive coaching staff, but two key members will be returning with running backs coach/assistant coach Jemal Singleton and wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead being retained by coach Nick Sirianni."
For those keeping score at home, with former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo returning in some capacity, too, the Eagles haven't fully removed either of the men associated with an unspeakable downfall in the receiving corps during the 2025 season.
It doesn't help that hiring new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, whose abilities as a play caller are already under the microscope, has also raised concerns. And they lost their longest-tenured coach, Jeff Stoutland, who worked with the offensive line for 12 years and saw the team win two Super Bowls, developing countless stars, like Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson.
Meanwhile, Moorehead hasn't been able to develop a high number of raw talents in the WR room since joining the team in 2020. The two players who have thrived in the room in recent years, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, didn't need much help to get to where they are. Brown established himself with the Tennessee Titans, while Smith was a Heisman winner at the University of Alabama before trading in Crimson for Midnight Green.
Aaron Moorehead's Return Sets Eagles Up for More Failure
In signing up for Moorehead again, the Birds have hitched their wagon to Brown and Smith to carry the load offensively. As talented as the duo is, putting more pressure on their shoulders isn't a guaranteed recipe for success — especially with Brown's future currently being in question.
If Brown leaves town, opposing defenses will put all their attention on Smith. And with the Eagles lacking a clear-cut next-man-up after the pair, it's easy to see why their WR outlook isn't ideal, especially after looking at their 2025 receiving numbers:
- Receiving yards per game: 205.8 (23rd)
- Receptions: 318 (28th)
- Yards per reception: 10.9 (T-15th)
By only going halfway in allowing Mannion to build an offensive coaching staff and keeping key members of the team, the Eagles are set to repeat history. Brown and Smith were the only receivers with at least 300 yards this past season, and with Moorehead seemingly incapable of developing wideouts, all signs point to an uneven workload again.
The 2025 season proved that the Eagles can't soar without a legitimate WR3. Hopefully, Mannion's mind, combined with head coach Nick Sirianni's desire to keep his job, brings the boost Moorehead needs to do his job more effectively