Brian Daboll reportedly expected to choose Titans over Eagles (if not hired as Raiders head coach)
A timeline of Brian Daboll events as they relate to the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator search:
- January 14, 2026 - Daboll and Mike McDaniel are said to be the two names at the top of the Eagles' OC list.
- January 18, 2026 - Daboll is expected to interview with the Eagles.
- January 20, 2026 - Daboll interviews with the Eagles.
- January 21, 2026 - Daboll is expected to become the new Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator if he doesn't land the Buffalo Bills head coaching job.
- January 23, 2026- Daboll is said to be still in the mix for the Eagles.
- January 27, 2026 - Daboll is ruled out of the Bills' head coaching search with Buffalo promoting Joe Brady.
This brings us to today's latest news, which comes from The Athletic: Daboll is expected to choose the Titans over the Eagles if he doesn't get the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching job.
Brian Daboll is a finalist for the Raiders' head coaching job after completing his second interview with the team, while also remaining in consideration for offensive coordinator roles with the Titans and Eagles.
- Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 27, 2026
Tennessee expects Daboll to choose joining Robert Saleh's staff https://t.co/FXnzJttuTE
More confirmation from ESPN:
ESPN sources: The Titans are now set to hire former Giants head coach Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator, contingent upon him not getting the Raiders head coaching job. pic.twitter.com/mvdUyX81fv
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 27, 2026
Daboll was one of the most experienced and established play-callers available to the Eagles ... but he wasn't necessarily a slam dunk hire. Still, the optics of him seemingly turning down the Eagles to work with the Titans instead aren't great.
In any case, the Eagles need a new offensive coordinator as their search to replace Kevin Patullo (who still remains employed by the team) continues.
Here are the remaining known candidates:
- Former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith
- Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard
- Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter
- Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy
- Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson
- Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion