The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Eagles fired Chip Kelly with one game left in his third season—dumping the coach after missing the playoffs in consecutive years.
Kelly was released Tuesday night just before the end of a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl expectations.
The Eagles are 6-9 after going 10-6 in each of Kelly’s first two seasons.
They were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to Washington at home Saturday night.
Eagles’ CEO Jeffrey Lurie issued a one-sentence statement to the media, saying he appreciates Kelly’s contributions and wishes him success going forward.
Lurie told fans in an e-mail that he decided to make a change after “evaluating the many factors involved in our performance as a team.”
The Eagles also fired Ed Marynowitz, who was vice-president of player personnel.
Kelly made several bold moves that backfired after assuming full control of personnel decisions last off-season.
Kelly replaced Andy Reid and led the Eagles to an NFC East title in 2013 after they were 4-12 a year earlier.
The Eagles lost at home to New Orleans in the playoffs and then missed the post-season in 2014 after starting 9-3.
Offensive co-ordinator Pat Shurmur will coach the team in the season finale at the N.Y. Giants on Sunday.
