The Facts: The Eagles on Sunday, comfirmed that Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni is their new head coach. Following Sirianni to Philadelphia will be Jonathan Gannon as the Eagles' new defensive coordinator, sources tell NFL Network. Gannon worked with Sirianni in Indianapolis as the Colts' defensive backs coach.
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NFL Network's Tom 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. As the new Eagles coaching staff materializes, coaches still on contract are weighing their options. Longtime Eagles assistant Duce Staley has asked to be released from his contract, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. Staley has a few teams interested in his coaching services, according to Garafolo. Staley will meet with owner Jeffrey Lurie and go on from there. Meanwhile, you can get more on Sirianni's hiring and background here.