Doug Pederson to Eagles: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

January 14, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to tab Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as the franchise's next head coach, according to the Philadelphia Daily News' Les Bowen.
Pederson, who previously served as the Eagles' offensive quality-control coach and quarterbacks coach under former head coach Andy Reid, also started nine games under center in Philadelphia during the 1999 season. 
"We have concluded our search for a head coach," an Eagles spokesperson said Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. "No further interviews are scheduled."
McLane added the Eagles can't formally announce Pederson as the team's new head coach until the Chiefs' season is over. Kansas City is slated to clash with the New England Patriots in a divisional playoff game Saturday. 
NFL Network's Albert Breer noted Reid's influence may have played a part in Pederson's appointment: 
Reports of Pederson's arrival come on the sam...

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