Brian Daboll Prefers Bills’ HC Position
Brian Daboll is among the staffers still in contention for at least one head coaching opportunity but also an offensive coordinator gig. If he has his way, Daboll will once again be leading an NFL staff in 2026. 
The ex-Giants HC’s “top choice” would be to return to the Bills as their next head coach, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Daboll worked in Buffalo as the team’s offensive coordinator for four years prior to receiving his first head coaching opportunity. An in-person interview will take place with the Bills today.
In the wake of Sean McDermott‘s firing, Daboll quickly emerged as a strong candidate to replace him. A reunion would allow quarterback Josh Allen to once again work with the play-caller who was in place during the early stages of his NFL development. The Bills posted a top-five finish in both total and scoring offense during Daboll’s final two years with the team.
Duplicating that level of success would of course be welcomed by all parties, although Buffalo has managed strong offensive showings under current OC Joe Brady as well. Brady is a candidate to be promoted to head coach as he also draws outside head coaching interest. Daboll, meanwhile, has been connected to multiple offensive coordinator positions. Some of the vacancies in that respect remain unfilled at this time.
The Titans in particular are a team to watch as it pertains to Daboll. It was reported yesterday the 50-year-old’s preference in the absence of a HC agreement would be to handle offensive coordinator duties in Tennessee. Earlier this week, the Titans hired Robert Saleh as a veteran head coach but one with a defensive background. An experienced play-caller on offense would represent a logical pairing, and Daboll certainly fits the bill.
After a surprise run to the divisional round of the postseason during his first year with the Giants, things went downhill in Daboll’s case. He did not survive to the end of his fourth season with New York, and overall Daboll posted a record of 20-40-1 during his first head coaching opportunity. A second chance in a familiar setting will certainly be something to watch for as Buffalo’s ongoing search comes into focus over the coming days.
Eagles Submit OC Interview Request For Declan Doyle
Mike McDaniel is in position to become the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator. Zac Robinson, meanwhile, has reached an agreement to take on the OC gig with the Buccaneers.
Both of them were Eagles targets regarding their offensive coordinator vacancy. The team’s list of candidates to replace Kevin Patullo continues to grow, however. Philadelphia has submitted an interview request for Bears OC Declan Doyle, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
This marks the first time Doyle has been linked to another team’s coordinator opening. A move to Philadelphia’s staff would technically not be a lateral one since Bears head coach Ben Johnson handled play-calling duties during his first season leading the team. The Eagles’ next OC will likely be tasked with calling plays, although head coach Nick Sirianni‘s level of involvement on offense in 2026 remains to be seen.
Doyle began his coaching career in 2016 as a student assistant at Iowa. After three years in that role, he made the jump to the NFL. Following a four-year Saints tenure, Doyle joined Sean Payton in Denver in 2023; he spent two seasons as the Broncos’ tight ends coach. Doyle’s first coordinator opportunity came during last year’s hiring cycle when he joined Johnson’s initial Bears staff.
The possibility of numerous Chicago departures was raised shortly before the coaching carousel began spinning in 2026. Eric Bieniemy is indeed set to reprise his role as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, and other changes could be coming soon as well. Doyle will also be a name to watch in the wake of Chicago’s highly successful campaign.
Via PFR’s Coordinator Search Tracker, here is an updated look at where things stand for the Eagles:
- Jim Bob Cooter, offensive coordinator (Colts): Interview requested
- Brian Daboll, former head coach (Giants): Interviewed 1/20
- Declan Doyle, offensive coordinator (Bears): Interview requested
- Josh Grizzard, former offensive coordinator (Buccaneers): To interview
- Mike Kafka, former interim head coach (Giants): Interviewed 1/17
- Mike McDaniel, former head coach (Dolphins): To interview
- Matt Nagy, former offensive coordinator (Chiefs): Interviewed 1/21
- Zac Robinson, offensive coordinator (Falcons): Interviewed 1/16
- Bobby Slowik, senior pass-game coordinator (Dolphins): Interview requested
Giants Request OC Interview With Willie Taggart
Todd Monken continues to loom as the Giants‘ expected offensive coordinator hire. Other staffers currently in place with the Ravens are receiving a look as well, though. 
New York has requested an interview with Willie Taggart, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. He is one of several coaches with a history of working under Harbaugh who represents a logical target for the Giants. Taggart served as a college head coach with five different programs between 2010 and 2022.
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After a lengthy run in the NCAA ranks, Taggart took his first NFL gig by joining Harbaugh’s Ravens staff. For 2023 and ’24, the 49-year-old held the role of Baltimore’s running backs coach. This past season, Taggart maintained that responsibility while also having assistant head coach added to his title.
The Ravens have consistently been among the NFL’s top rushing teams for several years, and Taggart has played a key role in that success. Over the past two seasons, he has coached a unit led by Derrick Henry, who has amassed over 3,500 rushing yards and scored 32 touchdowns upon transitioning from Tennessee to Baltimore. Other backs such as Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell have found notable roles as well during Taggart’s Ravens tenure.
The Giants saw Cam Skattebo emerge as a productive figure on offense before his rookie campaign came to an abrupt end. New York also has wideout Malik Nabers in place as a productive young roster piece along with quarterback Jaxson Dart, whose presence was among the selling points for Harbaugh to become the team’s new head coach. That decision will soon see a number of Baltimore staffers receive the opportunity to come to New York in the case of interview requests which are not blocked. Taggart would not take on OC duties in the expected event of a Monken hire, but he still represents a candidate for another important role on Harbaugh’s 2026 staff.
Buccaneers To Hire Zac Robinson As OC
The Buccaneers have landed on their new offensive coordinator. Zac Robinson is headed to Tampa Bay, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 
This news will reunite Robinson with quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield made a “big push” for Tampa Bay to acquire Robinson, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds. Shortly after a follow-up interview with the Buccaneers, a deal has been struck.
Robinson was among not only the candidates who spoke once with the team for the OC gig but the finalists as well. He conducted a second interview yesterday, and Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports an agreement was reached late last night. After two years leading the Falcons‘ offense, Robinson will now take on the same responsibility in Tampa Bay.
Per Rapoport, senior offensive assistant Ken Zampese along with pass-game coordinator T.J. Yates are among the names to watch regarding Falcons staffers who could join Robinson with the Bucs. Nothing is official on that front at this time, but it is of course common for new hires to bring familiar faces with them when changing teams.
Leading up today’s news, Robinson’s future was unclear even though his Atlanta departure was expected. The Falcons cleaned house immediately after the end of the regular season, dismissing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. On Wednesday, it was learned new HC Kevin Stefanski is expected to bring Tommy Rees with him from Cleveland to Atlanta to handle offensive coordinator duties. That confirmed Robinson would be heading elsewhere during this year’s hiring cycle.
In addition to his Bucs interviews, Robinson met with the Lions and Eagles regarding their OC openings. Detroit’s vacancy has been filled, but Philadelphia’s list of candidates has now been thinned. Robinson will become the latest in an increasingly long line of coordinators tasked with leading Mayfield and Co. in Tampa Bay. Josh Grizzard became a one-and-done staffer in that role when he was fired following the end of the 2025 season.
Prior to Grizzard’s brief tenure, Liam Coen and Dave Canales were each in place for only one year. Both of them parlayed strong campaigns as a coordinator into head coaching opportunities. Stability would be welcomed at the OC spot for the Buccaneers, a team looking to bounce back from their highly underwhelming end to this season. Grizzard’s unit ranked 21st in total offense and 18th in scoring during his lone campaign leading it.
Robinson, 39, led Atlanta to a sixth-place finish in total offense during his first season in place. The Falcons regressed in a number of ways on offense in 2025, though, prompting the sweeping changes made throughout the organization. Prior to his Atlanta stint, Robinson spent five seasons with the Rams. That included his time as Los Angeles’ quarterbacks coach in 2022, the year in which Mayfield briefly played for Los Angeles. All parties involved will hope a reunion between the two will help bring Tampa Bay back into the postseason in 2026.
Chiefs Bring Back Eric Bieniemy As OC
JANUARY 21: Bieniemy and the Chiefs have officially agreed to a deal, according to Pelissero.
JANUARY 19: Earlier today, Eric Bieniemy received an interview request from the Chiefs for their offensive coordinator position. A reunion is indeed set to take place. 
Bienemy is expected to return to his previous role with Kansas City, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Once a hire takes place, the Chiefs will have their Matt Nagy replacement in the building. Nagy has not yet taken a head coaching position, but the team has been preparing for a departure in his case.
According to Scoop City‘s James Palmer, this reunion has been in the works for a notable stretch. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with Bieniemy last night after the Bears’ divisional round loss, Palmer adds. A plan to have Bieniemy depart Chicago – where he served as the team’s running backs coach in 2025 – is now in motion.
From 2013-22, Bieniemy worked on Reid’s staff in Kansas City. The final five years of that span included Bieniemy operating as the team’s offensive coordinator. Reid routinely campaigned for the 56-year-old to receive a head coaching opportunity, but numerous interviews across various hiring cycles did not result in a hire. In the end, Bieniemy took on a play-calling OC gig with the Commanders for 2023. One season in that role was followed by another one-and-done campaign at UCLA.
During last year’s hiring cycle, Bieniemy returned to the NFL ranks by joining Ben Johnson‘s staff. The Bears produced a record of 11-6 and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs during Johnson’s first year as a head coach. The ground game played a key role in that success, and both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai enjoyed strong seasons down the stretch in particular. Their performances have helped Bieniemy’s stock as a coordinator, although this KC reunion will no doubt see Reid continue to handle play-calling duties.
Nagy was a top Reid assistant during his first Chiefs stint, and he was the team’s OC for one season before becoming the Bears’ head coach. After that Chicago run ended, Nagy returned to Kansas City at first as a quarterbacks coach. Nagy has again held the title of offensive coordinator for the past three years, but this Bieniemy return signals he will be coaching elsewhere in 2026. Nagy has been connected to a number of HC openings in recent days, and a Titans hire in particular would come as little surprise given his Chiefs connections with general manager Mike Borgonzi.
Texans Likely To Retain OC Nick Caley
JANUARY 21: GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday (via Wilson) he anticipates Caley returning for a second season as OC. Wilson indicates Caley will indeed be back, but staff changes will be in play as well. Offensive line coach Cole Popovich appears likely to stay, with Caserio indicating (via Wilson) he did a “phenomenal job.”
It would appear Caley will enter 2026 on the hot seat, with Caserio adding his unit “didn’t execute well enough,” citing a turnover problem that included five giveaways in the team’s season-ending loss in Foxborough.
JANUARY 20: Last offseason, the Texans moved on from Bobby Slowik following his two-year run as offensive coordinator. Nick Caley was hired as his replacement. 
Things did not go according to plan on offense early in the season for Houston. The team started 0-3 despite strong play from a defense which proved to be among the league’s best throughout the campaign. By late October, questions had been raised about Caley’s job status. Head coach DeMeco Ryans offered an endorsement at that time, however.
When speaking to the media following Houston’s divisional round loss, Ryans said every aspect of his coaching staff will be subject to evaluation over the coming days. Caley is therefore a candidate to be let go as things stand. Nevertheless, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports a firing is not expected at this point. The 2025 season was Caley’s first as a coordinator at the college or NFL levels.
The Texans finished 18th in total offense and 13th in scoring under Caley. Production in both of the team’s playoff games proved challenging due in large part to a pair of turnover-laden performances from quarterback C.J. Stroud. The absence of Joe Mixon also hindered Houston’s effectiveness in the ground game, while No. 1 receiver Nico Collins was sorely missed during the Texans’ loss in the divisional round. Those factors will no doubt receive consideration as Ryans evaluates his next steps.
During the three years in which Houston has had Ryans on the sidelines and Stroud under center, the team has advanced to the divisional round of the postseason. The Texans’ ability to get over the hump in 2026 and beyond will depend of course on their ability to remain elite on defense. Needed improvements on offense will also be a target for this offseason, though.
Efforts in that regard will no doubt lead to a number of roster changes on offense over the coming months. It does not appear, however, as though another major shake-up on the sidelines is forthcoming.
Trespassing Charge Dropped For Vikings WR Jordan Addison
Last week, Jordan Addison was arrested and booked on a misdemeanor trespassing charge following an alleged incident in Tampa Bay. The case will not proceed, however. 
Hillsborough County court records demonstrate Florida state attorney Susan Lopez has decided to drop the charge (h/t ESPN’s Kevin Seifert). The case will no longer proceed against the Vikings receiver. His $500 bond will be repaid.
“As Mr. Addison’s agent has advised, from the very outset of this incident and arrest, Mr. Addison committed no legal wrongdoing,” a statement from attorney Brian Pakett reads (via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero). “We are thrilled that the truth was finally revealed and this poor man’s name was not besmirched any longer. I am thankful we were able to bring this to light as quickly as possible.”
Addison’s agent informed Pelissero’s colleague Mike Garafolo that preparations are being made for a wrongful arrest civil suit to be filed. Regardless of what happens on that front, Addison will not spend the offseason with the potential for legal or league discipline looming. The former first-rounder was suspended for the opening three games of the 2025 season due to a DUI arrest.
Over the course of his three years in Minnesota, Addison has served as a full-time starter and a productive contributor on offense. After totaling 19 touchdowns in his first two campaigns, the 23-year-old joined all other Minnesota pass-catchers in having a down year in 2025. The team will aim for improved quarterback play next season, and Addison stands to be among the main beneficiaries if that takes place.
This spring, a decision will need to be made on Addison’s fifth-year option. The Vikings can be expected to exercise it, something which will tie the Pittsburgh/USC product to a 2027 salary of $15.28MM.
Cardinals Arrange Joe Brady HC Interview
Joe Brady is a name to watch regarding the Bills‘ head coaching vacancy. In the event he is not promoted as Buffalo’s Sean McDermott replacement, outside offers could be coming soon. 
Brady is set to interview with the Cardinals, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. The sides did not speak virtually as teams around the league conducted virtual interviews during the early stages of the hiring cycle. Brady is free to meet in person with Arizona, though.
Brady has already interviewed once with the Falcons, Raiders and Dolphins. He has a second interview with the Ravens on the books as well. Clarity could soon emerge in this case, as Brady weighs his options. The 36-year-old is among the youngest candidates on the market, although this is not the first hiring cycle in which he has drawn HC interest.
After one season spent on LSU’s championship-winning staff, Brady was hired by the Panthers as their offensive coordinator. A two-year spell in that capacity did not go as planned, but he quickly landed a new opportunity in 2022 as Buffalo’s quarterbacks coach. After Ken Dorsey was fired midway through the 2023 season, Brady was tapped as his replacement. Buffalo finished sixth in scoring that year, then posted top-four finishes in each of Brady’s two full campaigns as OC.
Renewed head coaching interest from outside suitors thus comes as no surprise. The Cardinals had a head coach with a defensive background for each of the past three seasons in the form of Johnathan Gannon. As expected, he was fired on ‘Black Monday’ following Arizona’s 3-14 campaign. Gannon’s predecessor, Kliff Kingsbury, was Arizona’s most recent hire with experience as an offensive play-caller.
The quarterback situation is unclear at this point in the Cardinals’ case, although Kyler Murray could be retained for 2026. In any event, Brady – or another HC hire in position to guide the offense – would be tasked with overseeing a needed step forward on that side of the ball next season. With other possibilities to consider, it will be interesting to see how Brady feels about the possibility of taking charge of the Cardinals.
Via PFR’s HC Search Tracker, here is an updated look at where things stand for Arizona:
- Joe Brady, offensive coordinator (Bills): To conduct in-person interview
- Thomas Brown, tight ends coach (Patriots): Interview requested
- Matt Burke, defensive coordinator (Texans): Interview requested
- Jeff Hafley, defensive coordinator (Packers): Interviewed 1/14
- John Harbaugh, former head coach (Ravens): Contacted
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Broncos): Interviewed 1/10, considered “strong candidate”
- Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator (Seahawks): Interviewed 1/10
- Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinator (Rams): Interviewed 1/16
- Jesse Minter, defensive coordinator (Chargers): Interviewed 1/13
- Raheem Morris, former head coach (Falcons): To interview
- Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator (Chiefs): Interviewed 1/9
- Robert Saleh, defensive coordinator (49ers): Interviewed 1/15
- Chris Shula, defensive coordinator (Rams): Interviewed 1/16
- Arthur Smith, offensive coordinator (Steelers): Interview requested
- Anthony Weaver, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Interviewed 1/9
Ravens Expected To Conduct Second HC Interview With Jesse Minter
The Ravens spoke with 16 candidates during the first round of their ongoing HC search. A much shorter list of finalists is now emerging. 
Baltimore will conduct an in-person interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver today. It became known yesterday that a follow-up with Bills OC Joe Brady is being planned for later this week. A third name to watch on that front is Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
The Ravens are expected to conduct a second interview with Minter this week, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports. The parties met virtually last Wednesday, with Baltimore among the many teams showing interest in Minter’s case. Both the Browns and Raiders have arranged an in-person interview with Minter. The Ravens certainly have competition for one of the top candidates still on the market.
To little surprise, three of the four head coaching hires made so far in the 2026 cycle have seen ex-HCs receive a second opportunity. John Harbaugh – whom the Ravens fired after his 18th season with the team – along with Kevin Stefanski and Robert Saleh have found new homes. Jeff Hafley was not among the interviewees in Baltimore’s case, so the fact he is now in place with the Dolphins should have no impact on the team’s search.
Minter has loomed as one of the most sought-after coaches in the 2026 cycle, especially amongst those with a defensive background. The 42-year-old has enjoyed success as a DC at both the college and NFL levels. Minter also has ties to the Ravens, having worked from 2017-20 as part of their staff. For eight of the past nine years, Minter has worked under either John or Jim Harbaugh.
Minter is free to speak with the Ravens and other teams at any time. NFL rules mean staffers on the teams set to play in the conference title games cannot do so this week, however. That is significant in Baltimore’s case given the team’s links to candidates such as Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase (Rams), Klint Kubiak (Seahawks) as well as Davis Webb, Vance Joseph and – most recently – Darren Rizzi (Broncos).
Packers Request DC Interview With Daronte Jones
As expected, Jeff Hafley is the new head coach of the Dolphins. His departure leaves the Packers in need of a replacement defensive coordinator. 
Green Bay is interested in one of the most popular candidates of this year’s cycle. An interview request has been submitted for Vikings defensive pass-game coordinator Daronte Jones, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. This marks the fourth DC vacancy Jones has been connected to.
The Giants were among the teams to submit an interview request in his case. Jones has also met once with the Jets for their opening. The Cowboys have reached out to a long list of candidates in their ongoing search, and Jones is among those who have conducted a second interview with Dallas.
Jones has NFL experience dating back to 2016. His first Vikings stint took place in 2020, and it was followed by a one-and-done stint as LSU’s defensive coordinator. The 47-year-old then returned to Minnesota in 2022, one year before Brian Flores arrived as the team’s DC. Flores and Jones have each boosted their stock over the past three years. Flores remains a head coaching candidate at this time, although the Vikings have made clear their desire for retaining him.
In the event Flores were to depart, Jones would be a candidate to follow him to his new destination. Alternatively, a Vikings promotion could become something to watch for. In the meantime, it will be interesting to see if Jones emerges as a target for Dallas in particular given the fact he has conducted an in-person interview. Competition from the Packers could emerge, if a Green Bay interview winds up being arranged.
Hafley enjoyed strong results during the first of his two Packers seasons in particular. The team was hit hard by injuries down the stretch in 2025, and in addition to better health next year Green Bay will hope the new D-coordinator maintains the level of play Hafley oversaw. Jones joins Eagles defensive backs coach Christian Parker as a Packers target for their coordinator opening.