1972 Philadelphia Eagles season
| 1972 Philadelphia Eagles season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Leonard Tose |
| General manager | Pete Retzlaff |
| Head coach | Ed Khayat |
| Home stadium | Veterans Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–11–1 |
| Division place | 5th NFC East |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | WR Harold Jackson S Bill Bradley |
The 1972 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 40th season in the National Football League. They failed to improve and declined on their previous output of 6–7–1, winning only two games. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the twelfth consecutive season.
Both of the Eagles' victories were one-point decisions on the road vs. AFC teams, 21–20 over the Kansas City Chiefs and 18–17 over the Houston Oilers, a victory which ultimately cost the Eagles the #1 selection in the 1973 NFL draft. The meeting with the Chiefs was the last until 1992, and Kansas City did not come to Philadelphia until 1998. The Eagles failed to win a game at home during the season, the first and to date only time they've gone winless at home.
Following the disastrous season, the third with three wins or fewer since 1968, general manager Pete Retzlaff resigned and coach Ed Khayat was fired by owner Leonard Tose.