Philadelphia Eagles Fire Head Coach Doug Pederson

The Philadelphia Eagles will be looking for a new coach this offseason.

On Monday, the Eagles fired coach Doug Pederson.

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 11, 2021

The Super Bowl-winning coach was thought to be safe heading into the offseason, but there were rumors over the weekend that Pederson could be let go.

Ultimately, Pederson was reportedly tired of people bossing him around, which is deeply relatable.

After speaking with two people close to former #Eagles coach Doug Pederson, it sounds like this is what it boiled down: Pederson was sick of people telling him what to do.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2021

The Eagles finished the 2020 campaign with a disappointing 4-11-1 record. Philadelphia owns the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Pederson, who has been the Eagles coach since 2016, leaves the franchise with a 42-37-1 record and a Lombardi Trophy. But Pederson might not be out of a job long.

Former Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson has a strong relationship with Jets’ GM Joe Douglas, which could put one more HC candidate in play for the NYJ.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2021

ESPN reports that Pederson could be a candidate for the head coaching job with the Jets.

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