The Eagles are looking to maintain some continuity with the coaching staff, and the team is reportedly high on special team coordinator, Michael Clay.
Aaron Wilson is reporting that Philadelphia has added an extra year to Clay’s contract, while also adding more money to his salary.
#Eagles have agreed to add another year and give a raise to highly-regarded special teams coordinator Michael Clay, according to a league source. Clay, 31, is considering a rising coach in NFL circles. Former #49ers assistant, #Dolphins linebacker who went undrafted out of Oregon
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) February 27, 2023
One weak spot on the NFC’s top team, Philadelphia’s special team unit finished 31st in the NFL in Rick Gosselin’s annual rankings and was ranked tied for 29th by PFF.
“Yes he will (return),” Sirianni said. “I thought we did a nice job as far as just improving. We had some rocky beginnings in special teams and I thought we did a nice job improving those special teams as the year went along. A lot of credit to Coach Clay, and obviously a lot of credit to the players that stepped up and made plays to do so.”
The Eagles finished in the top five in offense and defense this season, but head coach Nick Sirianni had previously provided a vote of confidence for the rising assistant coach.
