Eagles Offensive Coordinator Candidate and Rumor Tracker
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Now that the Eagles have closed the book on the 2025 NFL season, they have turned their full attention to filling their vacant offensive coordinator position.
The Eagles have reportedly given some OC candidates certain assurances that they would have autonomy over the offense, and Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni confirmed as much in their end-of-season news conference. Sirianni said it was too early to know exactly how things would be structured because there's a variety of candidates they'll consider, but said there wouldn't be any interference.
Here's everything we're hearing regarding their search and who they are bringing in for interviews.
Confirmed and Completed Interviews- Jan. 28: After meeting with the team virtually, Jim Bob Cooter was also brought in for a second interview, this time in Philly.
- Jan. 28: The Eagles must've liked what they heard when they met with Sean Mannion, because Adam Schefter revealed that the team is having a second interview with him on Wednesday.
- Jan. 27: It appears that this current round of OC interviews for the Eagles will include several QB coaches, with the latest candidate being Packers quarterback coach, and former NFL QB, Sean Mannion.
- Jan. 26: The Eagles are planning to meet with Texans' QB coach Jerrod Johnson for their OC job. Johnson had previously been on Nick Sirianni's offensive staff in 2020 - the former QB was also an undrafted free agent signing by the Eagles in 2011, but was released before final roster cuts.
- Jan. 26: After missing out on Mike McDaniel, the Eagles opted to interview someone familiar with his scheme, and talked to Dolphins OC Frank Smith for their vacant position, per report.
- Jan. 23: The Eagles have completed an interview with Dolphins senior passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik for the OC job, per report.
- Jan. 21: The Eagles reportedly completed an interview with Matt Nagy on Wednesday - the former Chiefs OC and Andy Reid's former intern/assistant in Philly from 2008-2012 hadn't been linked to the Eagles OC job yet, but it's encouraging that the team is exploring all options.
- Jan. 21: Mike McDaniel is officially off the board after agreeing to move forward as the Chargers OC, but reports confirmed on Wednesday that the Eagles did have a lengthy virtual interview with McDaniel before he took the other job.
- Jan. 20: Considered one of their top targets, Brian Daboll is set to formally interview with the Eagles on Tuesday, according to reports.
- Jan. 19: The Eagles are expected to interview former Bucs OCJosh Grizzard on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz.
- Jan. 18: The Eagles completed an interview with Jim Bob Cooter on Saturday, per reports. Colts head coach Shane Steichen has been open to consider letting Cooter go elsewhere for a play-calling opportunity.
- Jan. 17: Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the Eagles completed an interview with Giants interim head coach/OC Mike Kafka. The former NFL quarterback played for Philadelphia in 2011 and played in four games, but injuries and an impressive Mike Vick derailed his career.
- Jan. 16: The Eagles first OC interview was with Falcons OC Zac Robinson.
- Jan. 27: Something that was expected for awhile now, but Brian Daboll is officially off the board - the Bills announced they hired Joe Brady as their next head coach, which led Daboll to officially joining the Titans staff as their offensive coordinator. After meeting with the Eagles, it was reported that Daboll preferred the Buffalo or Tennessee jobs over the OC job in Philadelphia.
- Jan. 26: Another one off the board for the Eagles with Mike Kafka accepting a high-ranking offensive staff role" with the Lions, according to Tom Pelissero.
- Jan. 26: Despite what was considered growing interest, Bears OC Declan Doylehas opted to stay with Ben Johnson in Chicago, instead.
- Jan. 26: After being an early name circulating for the Eagles OC job, LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss Jr.has decided to stay at the collegiate level.
- Jan. 24: There hadn't been any connection publicly, but reports on Saturday indicated the Eagles had interest in Steelers OC Arthur Smith, but he's choosing to leave the NFL and move into the same role at Ohio State, instead.
- Jan. 24: Just a day after interviewing with the Eagles, it was reported that the Dolphins are instead promoting passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik to their vacant OC position.
- Jan. 22: The Buccaneers are set to hireZac Robinson for their OC job - he was the first formal interview the Eagles had during their search, but has a connection to Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield.
- Jan. 21: Just a day after interviewing with the Eagles, the latest report claims Brian Daboll would prefer the Bills head coaching job, and if that doesn't work out, he'd prioritize the Titans OC job over the role in Philly.
- Jan. 20: Jeff Darlington reaffirmed that the Eagles pursued Mike McDaniel as a top OC candidate, but ultimately he is choosing to stay in Los Angeles after his interview on Tuesday and become the Chargers new offensive coordinator.
- Jan. 19: The Lions are hiring Cardinals OC Drew Petzing- he wasn't connected with the Eagles job, but Mike McDaniel was an option for Detroit, so Miami's former head coach could still be a candidate for Philly.
- Jan. 17: Early in the Eagles OC search, reports surfaced that former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski would be someone the team considers, but he's headed to Atlanta to be the new Falcons' head coach instead.
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- Jan. 27: The Eagles were one of the teams that reached out to Broncos passing game coordinator Davis Webb to request an interview for the OC job - the Giants and Ravens also wanted to bring him in.
- Jan. 25: The Eagles reportedly requested to interview Cowboys OC Klayton Adams, but Dallas blocked the request.
- Jan 22: With many candidates already off the board, the Eagles asked permission to bring in Bears OCDeclan Doyle for an interview, per reports.
- Jan. 20: Mike McDaniel has removed his name from consideration for the Browns head coach job, but is still a candidate for the head coaching role for the Ravens and Raiders. He also still plans to interview for the Chargers OC job, and is also considered the lead option for the Bucs OC job. None of this means McDaniel doesn't end up in Philly, but he's taken a lot of interviews, and none of them have been with the Eagles.
- Jan. 18: The Eagles have requested to interview Dolphins passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik for the OC job, per Adam Schefter.
- Jan. 18: Multiple reports confirmed that Brian Daboll will interview with the Eagles.
- Jan. 17: Jeff Darlington reported on Saturday that Mike McDaniel will interview with the Eagles for the OC job at some point.
- Jan. 17: The Eagles are giving an extended look at Brian Daboll for the position, according to Connor Hughes of SNYtv.
- Jan. 17: The team requested to interview Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter, former Eagles consultant from 2021. Cooter has worked with Doug Pederson in Jacksonville, and Shane Steichen in Indianapolis since helping Nick Sirianni's staff in Philly.
- Jan. 16: Sources told Bleeding Green Nation that the Eagles will be interviewing former Ole Miss OC Charlie Weis Jr. and have been interested in meeting with him since before the end of the season.