Let’s rewind a bit. Patricia famously left the Patriots to become the head coach of the Detroit Lions. That contract? It was reportedly a five-year deal worth around $30 million. Not bad for a guy who started as a low-level assistant, right?
Of course, that Lions tenure was… rough. We’re talking a 13-29-1 record rough. But here’s the kicker: even when you get fired, you don’t just walk away empty-handed. Fired coaches usually get paid the full contract—or a hefty settlement.
So yes, Matt Patricia likely took a fat severance package from Detroit. That’s a golden parachute big enough to land a 737 on. And that money is probably still trickling in, even though he’s not calling plays for anyone today.
What About His Current Role?
Fast forward to 2026. Patricia landed a gig as a senior football advisor for the Philadelphia Eagles. That sounds fancy, right? It’s basically the NFL version of “we’re not sure where to put you, but you’re smart, so sit in this corner.”
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His salary with the Eagles? It wasn’t publicly disclosed, but senior advisors in the NFL typically make between $1 million and $3 million a year. That’s a nice chunk of change for showing up to meetings and probably critiquing the offensive line’s hand placement.
But here’s where it gets funny. The Eagles fired him after just one season. Wait—did I say “fired”? I meant “mutually parted ways,” which is code for “we don’t want your defensive schemes anywhere near our locker room.”
