In a shocking midseason twist that hits close to home for Philadelphia Eagles fans, a former Philly head coach has been fired. The move cancels a reunion in Philadelphia that would have taken place in just a few weeks.
Chip Kelly has been fired by the Las Vegas Raiders. The move ensures Kelly won’t make the anticipated return to Lincoln Financial Field in Week 15, robbing Eagles faithful of a chance to boo the man who once turned their beloved franchise upside down.
Chip Kelly’s Raiders Tenure Ends Abruptly – Eagles Fans React with Mixed Emotions
Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of the Philadelphia Eagles helmet before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of the Philadelphia Eagles helmet before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Las Vegas Raiders pulled the plug on Kelly’s stint as offensive coordinator late Sunday night, just hours after a dismal 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Kelly’s unit sputtered to life only in garbage time, scoring a meaningless touchdown while managing just 10 points total. Heading into Week 12, the Raiders ranked third-worst in the NFL in points per game at a paltry 15.2, a far cry from the explosive schemes Kelly once promised during his controversial Eagles era.
Eagles fans, long nursing grudges from Kelly’s 2013-2015 tenure in Philly, flooded social media with reactions ranging from schadenfreude to mild disappointment. “Boo. We were robbed of seeing Vic Fangio cook him alive,” one X user posted, echoing the sentiment that Kelly’s firing denies the Birds a poetic shutdown by their defensive coordinator. For a fanbase that still chants “Fire Andy!” on bad days, Kelly remains public enemy No. 1—a symbol of the post-Reid chaos that nearly derailed the Eagles dynasty.
Flashback: Chip Kelly’s Turbulent Eagles Legacy
Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Chip Kelly’s time as Eagles head coach was a whirlwind of hype, heartbreak, and hasty exits. Hired in 2013 from Oregon with visions of a high-octane, no-huddle revolution, Kelly delivered a 10-6 wildcard season in his debut, electrifying Philly with record-breaking pace and plays. But the shine faded fast. By 2014, a 6-10 slide exposed his rigid college-style system’s flaws against NFL defenses, leading to whispers of locker room unrest.
The 2015 disaster sealed his fate: a 7-9 finish marred by the infamous “Chip’s Football” power grabs, including demands for personnel control that alienated GM Howie Roseman. Kelly’s midseason trades of stars like LeSean McCoy and Nick Foles for unproven talent left Eagles fans seething, culminating in his January 2016 firing. To this day, Philly lore paints Kelly as the architect of a dark chapter—one that forced the Eagles to rebuild under Doug Pederson and eventually hoist Super Bowl LII in 2018.
The irony? Kelly’s Raiders hire under new head coach Pete Carroll was billed as a fresh start, but it echoed the same pitfalls that doomed him in Philadelphia. “Safe to say hiring Kelly didn’t work out the way Carroll envisioned,” a Raiders insider quipped to ESPN. “And nobody in Philly is surprised.”
No Philly Homecoming: What Kelly’s Firing Means for Eagles vs. Raiders
Week 15’s Eagles-Raiders clash at The Linc was circled on calendars for one reason: Kelly’s return. Fans dreamed of serenading him with boos, watching Fangio’s revamped defense—already top-5 in sacks—pick apart his predictable play-calling. Now, that script is scrapped. Raiders quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello steps in as interim OC, a downgrade in villainy but potentially an upgrade in execution.
For the 8-3 Eagles, the change could complicate things. A more competent Raiders offense might stretch Philly’s secondary, but let’s be real: Las Vegas is a mess at 2-9, outscored by double digits in five of their last six. “His replacement will probably be better than Chip—which isn’t great for us,” admitted an Eagles beat writer. “But the Raiders might still be terrible anyway.”
Philly Nation’s Ultimate Schadenfreude – What’s Next for Chip Kelly?
Across X and Eagles message boards, the reactions poured in: memes of Kelly’s infamous “volume” pressers juxtaposed with Raiders scoreboards, and chants of “You got Reid’d!” in virtual tailgates. One viral post summed it up: “Chip Kelly fired again? Eagles karma hits different.”
As for Kelly, the 61-year-old coaching nomad—fresh off a national title as Ohio State’s OC—now faces an uncertain future. Will he chase another college gig, or tempt fate with another NFL stop? One thing’s certain: Philadelphia Eagles fans won’t lose sleep over it.
In the end, this firing is less about Vegas’s woes and more about closure for a city still scarred by Kelly’s reign. The Eagles soar on, while their former coach clips his wings—again.
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