Editing Philadelphia Eagles (section)

====Super Bowl LII Champions====

{{main|Super Bowl LII}}
{{see also|Curse of Billy Penn|Philly Special}}
[[File:Nick Foles 2014 Pro Bowl.jpg|thumb|[[Nick Foles]], Eagles quarterback from 2012 to 2014 and 2017 to 2018 and [[Super Bowl LII]]'s Most Valuable Player]]
[[File:Jason Kelce Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Victory Parade (40140609012) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Jason Kelce]], Eagles center from 2011 to 2023, at the championship parade in Philadelphia on February 8, 2018]]
[[File:Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Victory Parade (40140584832) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Malcolm Jenkins]], Eagles safety from 2014 to 2019, holds the [[Vince Lombardi Trophy]] at the Eagles' February 2018 [[Super Bowl LII]] parade in [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City Philadelphia]].]]
The Eagles started off the season with a 10–1 record and finished with a 13–3 record in [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|2017]], including a nine-game winning streak.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2017.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024|website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> In a Week 14 game against the [[2017 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]], starting quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] left the game with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and backup [[Nick Foles]], who had been re-signed in the off-season, took over for the rest of the season.<ref name="p416">{{cite web | last=Sessler | first=Marc | title=Carson Wentz suffers torn ACL in win over Rams | website=NFL.com | date=December 11, 2017 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-suffers-torn-acl-in-win-over-rams-0ap3000000891467 | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> Wentz was considered to have been playing at an MVP level at the time of his injury.<ref name="c796">{{cite magazine | last=King | first=Peter | title=Peter King: Carson Wentz leads NFL MVP race | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=November 5, 2017 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/11/05/midseason-mvp-awards-carson-wentz-deshaun-watson-peter-king-mmqb | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref><ref name="o027">{{cite web | last=Brinson | first=Will | title=Carson Wentz got a couple MVP votes despite tearing his ACL, playing in 13 games | website=CBSSports.com | date=December 11, 2017 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/carson-wentz-got-a-couple-mvp-votes-despite-tearing-his-acl-playing-in-13-games/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Foles's first start was a comeback from a 20–7 deficit against the [[2017 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] where he scored four touchdowns to win 34–29.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants - December 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712170nyg.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> Foles struggled in the last two games of the season against the [[2017 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] and the [[2017 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] and threw a touchdown and two interceptions in those two games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Foles 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FoleNi00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> The Eagles clinched the #1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after the win against Oakland in Week 16.

Despite making history by being home underdogs, Foles led the Eagles past the [[2017 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] in the Divisional Round 15–10.<ref name="u816">{{cite web | last=Frank | first=Martin | title=Eagles' opponent: Falcons let playoff win slip through their fingers | website=Delawareonline.com | date=September 5, 2018 | url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/09/05/eagles-nick-foles-falcons-julio-jones-let-playoff-win-slip-through-fingers/1197775002/ | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 38, Minnesota Vikings 7|NFC Championship game]], the Eagles dominated the [[2017 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] and their league best defense 38–7, again having been betting underdogs in the game.<ref name="g035">{{cite web | last=Goessling | first=Ben | title=Vikings suffer shocking blowout loss to Eagles, 38-7, in NFC Championship Game | website=AP News | date=January 22, 2018 | url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-super-bowl-philadelphia-eagles-7cb61a2c60ad4d5586f71f68b15cf046 | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> Foles elevated his play and threw for 352 passing yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship - Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles - January 21st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210phi.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> The Eagles traveled to [[Minneapolis]] to compete in [[Super Bowl LII]], their third attempt at a title, against [[Tom Brady]] and the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in a rematch of [[Super Bowl XXXIX]] from 2005.<ref name="b194">{{cite magazine | last=Rapaport | first=Daniel | title=Eagles-Patriots is a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=January 22, 2018 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/22/super-bowl-xxix-rematch-patriots-eagles | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> In the second quarter, Philadelphia faced fourth-and-goal on the 1-yard line with 38 seconds left. Deciding to go for the touchdown, they attempted a trick play similar to one that had failed for the Patriots earlier. It would be the most memorable play of the game. As Foles stepped up to the running back position, Clement took a direct snap and pitched the ball to tight end [[Trey Burton]], who then threw the ball to Foles, who was wide open in the right side of the end zone. Foles caught the ball, making him the first quarterback ever to catch a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl, and the ensuing extra point was good, giving the Eagles a 22–12 lead. The scoring play came to be known as the [[Philly Special]].<ref name="PBP">{{cite web|title=Super Bowl LII Play By Play|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018020400/2017/POST22/eagles@patriots#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000914297&tab=analyze&analyze=playbyplay|website=NFL.com|access-date=February 5, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204232931/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018020400/2017/POST22/eagles@patriots#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000914297&tab=analyze&analyze=playbyplay|archive-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref> The Eagles went on to win 41–33, capturing their first Super Bowl [[Vince Lombardi Trophy]] in franchise history and their first championship since 1960, ending the third-longest active championship drought in the NFL at 57 years.<ref name="h279">{{cite web | last=McPherson | first=Sam | title=Eagles SB Team Grades: Complete Effort To Last Whistle Secures Philly's First Super Bowl Win | website=CBS Pittsburgh | date=February 5, 2018 | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/eagles-sb-team-grades-complete-effort-to-last-whistle-secures-phillys-first-super-bowl-win/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Foles won [[Super Bowl MVP]] going 28 for 43 with 373 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, one interception, and one receiving touchdown.<ref name="e314">{{cite web | last=Bergman | first=Jeremy | title=Eagles quarterback Nick Foles wins Super Bowl LII MVP | website=NFL.com | date=February 4, 2018 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-quarterback-nick-foles-wins-super-bowl-lii-mvp-0ap3000000914463 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Foles became the first backup quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl since his opponent Tom Brady won as the backup for [[Drew Bledsoe]] in 2002's [[Super Bowl XXXVI]].<ref name="e686">{{cite web | last=Spadaro | first=Dave | title=Nick Foles announces his retirement as an Eagle | website=Philadelphia Eagles | date=August 8, 2024 | url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/nick-foles-retires-as-an-eagle | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>
The combined 74 points scored was one point shy of the Super Bowl record of 75, set in [[Super Bowl XXIX]] in 1995; this game marked only the second time in the history of the Super Bowl where the teams combined for 70+ points.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stites|first=Adam|title=The Patriots and Eagles gave us the 2nd highest-scoring Super Bowl ever|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/4/16972266/super-bowl-history-highest-scoring-record-eagles-patriots|website=SB Nation|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206131539/https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/4/16972266/super-bowl-history-highest-scoring-record-eagles-patriots|archive-date=February 6, 2018}}</ref> The game also set a record for most yardage by both teams (combined) with 1,151 yards, the most for any single game, regular season or postseason.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Michael David |title=Eagles, Patriots combine for most yards in any NFL game, ever |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/04/eagles-patriots-combine-for-most-yards-in-any-nfl-game-ever/ |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-date=January 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131143311/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/04/eagles-patriots-combine-for-most-yards-in-any-nfl-game-ever/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Before the [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|2018 season]] started, many injuries plagued the team, including quarterback Carson Wentz, who was still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that he had sustained during the previous season. Nick Foles was named the starting quarterback to begin the season,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Shapiro |first=Michael |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Nick Foles to start in Eagles' opening-night contest |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/01/nick-foles-week-1-eagles-starter-quarterback-carson-wentz-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114033323/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/01/nick-foles-week-1-eagles-starter-quarterback-carson-wentz-injury |archive-date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated }}</ref> and helped the team win their [[NFL Kickoff Game|opening game]] against the [[2018 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]], 18–12. Wentz returned as the starting quarterback in week 3 after Foles had led the team to a 1–1 record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 17, 2018 |title=Carson Wentz cleared to return, will start Sunday |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-cleared-to-return-will-start-sunday-0ap3000000963470 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113093329/https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-cleared-to-return-will-start-sunday-0ap3000000963470 |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> Injuries continued to be a major problem throughout the season, especially on defense as [[Jalen Mills]], [[Ronald Darby]], and [[Rodney McLeod]] all suffered season-ending injuries.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=December 8, 2018|title=Report: Eagles CB Jalen Mills out for the season|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/12/8/18131978/jalen-mills-injury-eagles-season-over-philadelphia-foot-cornerback-philadelphia-secondary-news-2018|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Bleeding Green Nation|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113165003/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/12/8/18131978/jalen-mills-injury-eagles-season-over-philadelphia-foot-cornerback-philadelphia-secondary-news-2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Eagles' Darby suffers torn ACL, out for season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25257371/philadelphia-eagles-cb-ronald-darby-suffers-torn-acl-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113151725/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25257371/philadelphia-eagles-cb-ronald-darby-suffers-torn-acl-season |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=September 27, 2018|title=Report: Eagles safety Rodney McLeod out for season with torn MCL|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/9/27/17910520/rodney-mcleod-injury-eagles-safety-out-season-torn-mcl-philadelphia-nfl-2018-news-colts-game-knee|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Bleeding Green Nation|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113145059/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/9/27/17910520/rodney-mcleod-injury-eagles-safety-out-season-torn-mcl-philadelphia-nfl-2018-news-colts-game-knee|url-status=live}}</ref> Wentz suffered a fractured vertebra in his back after a week 14 loss to the [[2018 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=December 13, 2018 |title=Carson Wentz Back Injury Reportedly Diagnosed as Fractured Vertebra |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810662-carson-wentz-back-injury-reportedly-diagnosed-as-fractured-vertebra |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113031933/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810662-carson-wentz-back-injury-reportedly-diagnosed-as-fractured-vertebra |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report }}</ref> and Foles was again named the starter for remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=December 17, 2018 |title=Nick Foles to start Week 16; Wentz won't go on IR |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nick-foles-to-start-week-16-wentz-won-t-go-on-ir-0ap3000001001285 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113150257/https://www.nfl.com/news/nick-foles-to-start-week-16-wentz-won-t-go-on-ir-0ap3000001001285 |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> The Eagles' 4–6 record after 10 games seemed to give them little chance of making the playoffs, but the team managed to win 5 of their last 6, including upsets over the eventual NFC champion [[2018 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] and [[2018 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]]. The Eagles finished the season with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as the sixth seed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

In the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 16, Chicago Bears 15|Wild Card]] game against the [[2018 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], Foles threw 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in a 16–15 win. With ten seconds left, Bears kicker [[Cody Parkey]] missed a potential game-winning field goal that became known in NFL lore as the [[Double Doink]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wulf |first=Bo |date=January 6, 2019 |title=The breakdown: Eagles advance by the strength of the goal post with 16-15 comeback win over Bears |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/752440/2019/01/06/the-breakdown-eagles-advance-by-the-strength-of-the-goal-post-with-16-15-comeback-win-over-bears/ |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=The New York Times }}</ref> This sent the Philadelphia Eagles to an NFC Divisional matchup against the [[2018 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]. The Eagles offense initially performed well, ending the first quarter with a 14–0 lead. The Eagles would not score again after the Saints defense rallied, forcing Foles to throw two interceptions. The Eagles ended up losing by a score of 20–14, ending their opportunity to repeat as Super Bowl champions<ref name="k805">{{cite web | last=Panchal | first=Utkarsh | title=Eagles lose to Saints, 20-14, knocked out of playoffs | website=The Triangle | date=January 18, 2019 | url=https://www.thetriangle.org/sports/eagles-lose-to-saints-20-14-knocked-out-of-playoffs/ | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref>

In [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|2019]], the Eagles matched their 9–7 record from 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2019.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> They won 4 straight games against divisional opponents to close the season, clinching the NFC East in Week 17 with a 34–17 win over the [[2019 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/schedule/?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=Philadelphia Eagles|website=Philadelphiaeagles.com|access-date=February 4, 2020|archive-date=May 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522211653/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/schedule/?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|url-status=live}}</ref> and clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive season. Carson Wentz started his first playoff game in the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 17, Philadelphia Eagles 9|Wild Card]] round against the [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], but left the game early in the first quarter after suffering a concussion on a controversial helmet-to-helmet hit by [[Jadeveon Clowney]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zangaro |first=Dave |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz suffers head injury in Eagles-Seahawks playoff game |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/carson-wentz-suffers-head-injury-eagles-seahawks-playoff-game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113125244/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/carson-wentz-suffers-head-injury-eagles-seahawks-playoff-game |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=RSN }}</ref> Backup quarterback [[Josh McCown]] finished the game even after suffering a torn hamstring in the second quarter.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=January 10, 2020|title=Report: Josh McCown played through torn hamstring in Eagles vs. Seahawks|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/1/10/21060256/josh-mccown-injury-eagles-vs-seahawks-torn-hamstring-surgery-six-month-recovery-quarterback-philly|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Bleeding Green Nation|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113234102/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/1/10/21060256/josh-mccown-injury-eagles-vs-seahawks-torn-hamstring-surgery-six-month-recovery-quarterback-philly|url-status=live}}</ref> The Eagles lost to the Seahawks 17–9, ending their season.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz Gets Knocked Out, and the Eagles Run Out of Steam |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/06/carson-wentz-eagles-seahawks-nfl-playoffs-wild-card |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113052907/https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/06/carson-wentz-eagles-seahawks-nfl-playoffs-wild-card |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated }}</ref>

The Eagles opened the [[2020 Philadelphia Eagles season|2020 season]] with consecutive losses to the [[2020 Washington Football Team season|Washington Football Team]] and [[2020 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team - September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130was.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200phi.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> In week 3, the Eagles [[List of NFL tied games|tied]] with the [[2020 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] after controversially punting the ball instead of attempting a potential 64-yard game-winning field goal late in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=September 28, 2020 |title=Eagles vs. Bengals final score: Doug Pederson passes on potential game-winning FG, settles for tie with Cincy |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-vs-bengals-final-score-doug-pederson-passes-on-potential-game-winning-fg-settles-for-tie-with-cincy/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117144843/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-vs-bengals-final-score-doug-pederson-passes-on-potential-game-winning-fg-settles-for-tie-with-cincy/live/ |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com }}</ref> The decision was widely criticized by sports media and fans as they accused head coach Doug Pederson of settling for a tie, rather than playing to win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Khateeb |first=Zac |date=September 28, 2020 |title=The Eagles and Bengals inexplicably quit trying to win in overtime, settle for tie instead |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-bengals-quit-overtime-tie/1lh6dqxwteo2r1hj32ll894oqy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113072440/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-bengals-quit-overtime-tie/1lh6dqxwteo2r1hj32ll894oqy |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Sportingnews.com }}</ref> Once again, injuries continued to plague the team as almost every offensive starter had suffered an injury throughout the season,<ref>{{cite web|title=2020 Philadelphia Eagles Injuries|url=https://www.lineups.com/nfl/player-injuries/philadelphia-eagles|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Lineups.com|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113065741/https://www.lineups.com/nfl/player-injuries/philadelphia-eagles|url-status=live}}</ref> and the team fielded 14 different offensive line combinations in 16 games.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 9, 2021|first=Mike|last=Gill|title=How the Eagles' O-Line Fared in 2020|url=https://973espn.com/how-the-eagles-o-line-fared-in-2020/|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=97.3 ESPN|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113233333/https://973espn.com/how-the-eagles-o-line-fared-in-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref> The team entered the bye week with a 3–4–1 record and proceeded to lose their next four games. During their week 13 match-up against the [[2020 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]], rookie quarterback [[Jalen Hurts]] entered the game in the third quarter in relief of Wentz after poor play.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Jalen Hurts replaces Carson Wentz in loss to Packers; Pederson won't commit to starter for Week 14 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-rookie-qb-jalen-hurts-replaces-carson-wentz-in-3q-vs-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104164950/https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-rookie-qb-jalen-hurts-replaces-carson-wentz-in-3q-vs-packers |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> Hurts would later be named the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season after a career-worst season performance by Wentz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zangaro |first=Dave |date=December 13, 2020 |title=Hurts reportedly expected to be Eagles' starter for rest of season |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/jalen-hurts-reportedly-expected-be-eagles-starter-rest-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113070516/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/jalen-hurts-reportedly-expected-be-eagles-starter-rest-season |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NBC Sports }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=December 1, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz's historically bad 2020 season puts the Eagles in an impossible bind |url=https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/12/01/carson-wentzs-historically-bad-2020-season-puts-the-eagles-in-an-impossible-bind/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113055328/https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/12/01/carson-wentzs-historically-bad-2020-season-puts-the-eagles-in-an-impossible-bind/ |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Touchdown Wire|publisher=USA Today }}</ref> Hurts led the Eagles to a 24–21 victory against the [[2020 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] in week 14. This would be the team's last win of the 2020 season as they lost their next three games, finishing with a 4–11–1 record and missing the playoffs for the first time in four seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2020.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

During the off-season, defensive coordinator [[Jim Schwartz]] announced that he would step down from his position.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jelani |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Eagles DC Jim Schwartz to step away from coaching |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-dc-jim-schwartz-to-step-away-from-coaching |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111183559/https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-dc-jim-schwartz-to-step-away-from-coaching |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> A day later, linebackers coach [[Ken Flajole]] left his position on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Reuben |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Another defensive coach leaving Eagles' coaching staff |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/linebackers-coach-ken-flajole-leaving-eagles-2021-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113120919/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/linebackers-coach-ken-flajole-leaving-eagles-2021-season |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NBC Sports }}</ref> Doug Pederson met with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to discuss the future of the team. Pederson proposed changes to the coaching staff that were described by internal reporters as "underwhelming" and out of line with Lurie's vision for the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franklin |first=Chris |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Eagles' Jeffrey Lurie 'underwhelmed' at the suggestions Doug Pederson made for his coaching staff |url=https://www.nj.com/eagles/2021/01/eagles-jeffrey-lurie-underwhelmed-at-the-suggestions-hc-doug-pederson-for-coaching-staff.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111220352/https://www.nj.com/eagles/2021/01/eagles-jeffrey-lurie-underwhelmed-at-the-suggestions-hc-doug-pederson-for-coaching-staff.html |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NJ.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Mortensen |first1=Chris |last2=McManus |first2=Tim |date=January 10, 2021 |title=Sources: Pederson to meet owner; future shaky |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30686114/sources-doug-pederson-future-philadelphia-eagles-coach-shaky-ahead-meeting-owner-jeffrey-lurie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111220405/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30686114/sources-doug-pederson-future-philadelphia-eagles-coach-shaky-ahead-meeting-owner-jeffrey-lurie |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref> On January 11, 2021, the Eagles announced that they had fired Pederson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Source: Eagles change course, fire HC Pederson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30693391/philadelphia-eagles-change-course-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-source-says |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111191647/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30693391/philadelphia-eagles-change-course-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-source-says |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref> In a statement, Lurie described the move as in the best interests of both Pederson and the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Jeffrey Lurie on Doug Pederson: 'I believe it is in our best interests to part ways' |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jeffrey-lurie-i-believe-it-is-in-our-best-interests-to-part-ways |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111222811/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jeffrey-lurie-i-believe-it-is-in-our-best-interests-to-part-ways |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com }}</ref> Pederson became just the first head coach to be fired within three years of winning a Super Bowl since the [[Baltimore Colts]] fired [[Don McCafferty]] after the [[1972 NFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Kaelen |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Doug Pederson is the first HC to get fired within 3 years of winning a Super Bowl since the Baltimore Colts fired Don McCafferty after 1972 season (won SB V in 1970). This almost never happens. |url=https://twitter.com/kaelenjones/status/1348709768802807809 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503021940/https://twitter.com/kaelenjones/status/1348709768802807809 |archive-date=May 3, 2021 |access-date=August 18, 2024 |website=Twitter.com}}</ref>