NFL Trade Rumors: 'Whispers' Eagles HC Doug Pederson Could Be Dealt to Jets

There are reportedly "whispers" Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson could be traded this offseason to the New York Jets, according to NFL reporter John McMullen. 

That follows a report from ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Tim McManus that Pederson's job security is "not firm, and he could be out if owner Jeffrey Lurie is not confident about Pederson's vision for the team after they meet again soon."

The ESPN report added that Lurie and Pederson are expected to meet again this week after the initial contact between the two men didn't go well, and that "Lurie's concerns extend well beyond struggling quarterback Carson Wentz, according to sources, and there are a number of outstanding issues ranging from personnel to coaching staff outlook."

Pederson, 52, led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title in the 2017 season and three straight playoff appearances ahead of the 2020 campaign. But the Eagles struggled mightily this season, finishing 4-11-1, and Wentz was benched in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts. 

Wentz earned the benching—he was terrible. His 15 interceptions were tied with Drew Lock for the most in the NFL, and the 50 sacks he took also was the worst mark in the league. All of that in just 12 games. 

But it did call into question the future of the quarterback position in Philadelphia and whether Pederson and Wentz were a good fit. It was Nick Foles, not Wentz, who led the Eagles to that Super Bowl in 2017, after all (though to be fair to Wentz, he was having an MVP-caliber season in 2017 before it ended prematurely due to injury). 

The Jets have their own quarterback questions to answer. Sam Darnold (2,208 yards, nine touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 35 sacks taken, 59.6 completion percentage) has never established himself as a reliable franchise quarterback, and the Jets had coaching turnover this season, as Adam Gase was fired after two seasons and a 9-23 record. 

Trading future draft capital for a head coach in Pederson who may be fired regardless this offseason would be a tough sell to Jets fans. But if the whispers are true, the Jets are reportedly considering such a move.