Philadelphia Eagles assistant to the head coach history

Tyler Yelk

Yelk was the assistant to the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 season. Yelk's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 11-6-0, making him the most successful assistant to the head coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Yelk in playoff games.

Corey Matthaei

Matthaei was the assistant to the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. Matthaei's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 22-26-0, making him the least successful assistant to the head coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Matthaei in playoff games.

Brett Veach

Veach was the assistant to the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. Veach's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 28-19-1, making him the third-most successful assistant to the head coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Veach in playoff games.

James Urban

Urban was the assistant to the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Urban's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 29-19-0, making him the second-most successful assistant to the head coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Urban in playoff games. In 2004, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, lost 21-24.

Sean McDermott

McDermott was the assistant to the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. McDermott's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 16-16-0, making him the second-least successful assistant to the head coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach McDermott in playoff games.


Philadelphia Eagles assistant to the head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Tyler Yelk 2023 11-6-0 64.7% 0-1
Corey Matthaei 2010-2012 22-26-0 45.8% 0-1
Brett Veach 2007-2009 28-19-1 59.4% 2-2
James Urban 2004-2006 29-19-0 60.4% 3-2
Sean McDermott 1999-2000 16-16-0 50.0% 1-1

Philadelphia Eagles assistant to the head coach facts

  • Sean McDermott was the first assistant to the head coach in Eagles history in 1999.
  • James Urban, Brett Veach, and Corey Matthaei coached the most seasons as the Eagles's assistant to the head coach at three seasons.
  • Tyler Yelk was the last coach to hold the position of assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.