PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Before winning his first playoff game, Chip Kelly won a power struggle.
Kelly got control of the Philadelphia Eagles' player personnel department Friday after Howie Roseman was promoted from general manager to executive vice president of football operations.
The shake-up ends speculation about Kelly's future in Philadelphia following a turbulent week that included the dismissal of vice president of player personnel Tom Gamble on Wednesday.
"It's most important that we find players that match what our coaches are seeking," owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "This is part of an all-encompassing vision that takes you from the scouting process all the way to on-field performance. Howie, Chip and (president) Don (Smolenski) are all united in their desire to win. Together, we decided this approach was the best course of action for the Philadelphia Eagles."
Kelly has led the Eagles to consecutive 10-6 seasons. He already had final say on the 53-man roster. Now he'll hire a new personnel executive who will answer directly to him.