Overview
- CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported Friday on X that Philadelphia is set to add Pellegrino, with multiple outlets echoing the report.
- Pellegrino, 32, spent 2025 with Buffalo as the nickels coach after a decade in New England.
- He rose from Patriots coaching assistant in 2015 to cornerbacks coach in 2019 and was part of two Super Bowl–winning staffs.
- His New England tenure included developing standout cornerbacks such as Christian Gonzalez, J.C. Jackson and Stephon Gilmore.
- This hire tracks with other recent Eagles staff changes that included parting with Kevin Patullo and bringing in Sean Mannion at offensive coordinator and Chris Kuper to lead the offensive line.