If you haven't noticed, there's a lot going on in the Eagles news world right now. Not too long ago ProFootballTalk reported that "something big" could happen as a result of Tom Gamble's departure. Now, perhaps related (or not?), there's a rumor that Chip Kelly might be asking to get out of his contract.
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I have been told #Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has expressed interest in getting out of his contract.
— Darren DeGaetano (@DarrenDegaetano) January 2, 2015
Let me state, it was a source that works for team. Not saying it will happen, but things look bumpy within team. #Eagles
— Darren DeGaetano (@DarrenDegaetano) January 2, 2015
Dear God, everyone relax. These discussions happen all the time in the NFL. Silence from within is what concerns me.
— Darren DeGaetano (@DarrenDegaetano) January 2, 2015
Again, relax. Internal power plays happen all the time within NFL organizations. #Eagles
— Darren DeGaetano (@DarrenDegaetano) January 2, 2015
Before we address the rumor itself, let's talk about the source. Darren DeGaetano, an alum at WIP Philly and NFL Films, certainly isn't a regular name when it comes to Eagles news. But it is worth noting he did recently report the story about Tom Gamble being escorted from the Eagles facility hours before others reported it. So while his report shouldn't be taken as gospel (hence: "rumor"), it's at least worth keeping an eye on.
As for the report itself, it wouldn't be a surprise that Kelly wants to opt out IF he's truly mad about Gamble being fired. Considering the tight relationship between Gamble and Kelly, this doesn't seem out of the question. DeGaetano does note that a Kelly departure isn't necessarily imminent.
In the meantime, stay tuned for more concrete information.
UPDATE:
John Middlekauff, a former Eagles scout, is reporting that Kelly isn't going anywhere. So there's that.
Talked to many sources over the last 24 hours, the message has NOT changed - Chip Kelly is going nowhere
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) January 2, 2015
UPDATE #2:
Tim McManus of Birds 24/7 is reporting that a move is coming, but it doesn't involve the departure of Chip Kelly or Howie Roseman.
As an aside, I'm posting this Howard Eskin tweet here because I have no idea what else to do with it.
.#NFL asst coach firings around league. So Don't be surprised if some come out of @Eagles #eagles, along w other possible changes.
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) January 2, 2015