Matt Patricia joins Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles appointed the ex-Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots assistant Patricia in the role of senior defensive assistant.

UPDATE: Matt Patricia has been named the #Eagles senior defensive assistant, per the team website.

Darius Slay and Patricia have a bad history together from their time in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/74JRm95Pn2

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During a press conference, Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia’s head coach, said it is almost sure to bring in Matt Patricia.

“Obviously, his résumé speaks for itself. It gives you a great mind in there that’s done it at the highest level,” HC of the Philly said.

“It gives you a great ability to bounce ideas off of with the defensive staff, and also gives me another former head coach that I can bounce ideas off of as well with things which I think would be very helpful.”

Bill Belichick used Matt last season as an offensive play-caller after Josh McDaniels left that role in the Patriots to grow into Las Vegas Raiders head coach.

Before that, Patricia was the defensive coordinator in New England for 5 years.