Doug Pederson is expected to be a leading candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles' vacant head-coaching position, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Pederson spent four seasons as an offensive assistant under Andy Reid in Philadelphia from 2009 to 2012. Pederson then followed Reid to Kansas City, where he has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator since 2013.

Pederson also spent 10 years as a quarterback in the NFL, including the 1999 season in Philadelphia.

The Eagles are seeking a replacement for Chip Kelly.