Philadelphia Eagles V.P. of player personnel Jason Licht has been fired, but the team hasn’t announced the move.

According to Mark Eckel of the Trenton Times, coach Andy Reid told Licht to “start looking for another job” before the draft, and was informed that he’s done after the draft.

Licht, 37, had been hand-picked by G.M. Tom Heckert to join the team and thereafter to become the V.P. of player personnel, but the pair reportedly had a falling out last season.

Regarded as a rising star in league circles, Licht likely will find work elsewhere.  Per Eckel, Licht has been linked to the director of pro scouting position in Arizona.

The strange part about this one is that the Eagles haven’t technically fired him; he’s still listed as the No. 3 man on the football operations totem pole.  As we understand it, however, he’s not working.  Perhaps the team had hoped to keep the move quiet so that Licht would be in a better position to find another job, which then would offset the amount of Licht’s buyout. 

It’s generally believed that it’s easier to get a job while having a job, and there’s clearly a different feel regarding Licht if he’s merely looking for other opportunities because he’s interested in making a move than if he’s searching for a new gig because he’s been booted from his current one.

We’re told that Licht is under contract for one more year with the Eagles. 

Though the identity of Licht’s replacement is unknown, some have speculated that the move underscores the ascension of V.P. of football administration Howie Roseman, a 33-year-old cap-and-contracts guy who is primarily responsible for negotiating player deals.