2024 Offensive/Defensive Coordinator Search Tracker
After a crowded carousel previously stopped, the 49ers opened their defensive coordinator position. Here is how the NFC champions’ search looks:
Updated 3-2-24 (10:00am CT)
Offensive Coordinators
Atlanta Falcons (Out: Dave Ragone)
- Cortez Hankton, co-offensive coordinator (LSU): Interview requested
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Hired
Buffalo Bills (Out: Ken Dorsey)
- Joe Brady, interim offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (Bills): Hired
- Thad Lewis, quarterbacks coach (Buccaneers): Interviewed
Carolina Panthers (Out: Thomas Brown)
- Marcus Brady, senior offensive assistant (Eagles): Interview requested
- Brad Idzik, wide receivers coach (Buccaneers): Hired
Chicago Bears (Out: Luke Getsy)
- Marcus Brady, senior offensive assistant (Eagles): Interview requested
- Thomas Brown, offensive coordinator (Panthers): Interviewed 1/17
- Liam Coen, offensive coordinator (Kentucky): Interviewed
- Kliff Kingsbury, senior offensive analyst (USC): Interviewed 1/18
- Klint Kubiak, pass-game coordinator (49ers): Interviewed
- Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator (Chargers): Interview blocked
- Greg Olson, quarterbacks coach (Seahawks): Interviewed
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interviewed
- Greg Roman, former offensive coordinator (Ravens): Interviewed
- Shane Waldron, offensive coordinator (Seahawks): Hired
Cincinnati Bengals (Out: Brian Callahan)
- Andy Dickerson, offensive line coach (Seahawks): To interview
- Dan Pitcher, quarterbacks coach (Bengals): Promoted
Cleveland Browns (Out: Alex Van Pelt)
- Andy Dickerson, offensive line coach (Seahawks): To interview
- Ken Dorsey, former offensive coordinator (Bills): Hired
- Brian Johnson, former offensive coordinator (Eagles): Interviewed 1/25
- Jerrod Johnson, quarterbacks coach (Texans): Interviewed 1/23
- Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator (Chargers): Interview requested; hired as Eagles OC
Las Vegas Raiders (Out: Mick Lombardi)
- Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator (Commanders): Spoke recently
- Luke Getsy, former offensive coordinator (Bears): Hired
- Chip Kelly, former head coach (Eagles/49ers): Interviewed twice
- Thad Lewis, quarterbacks coach (Buccaneers): Interview requested
- Kliff Kingsbury, senior offensive analyst (USC): Withdrew from consideration
- Klint Kubiak, pass-game coordinator (49ers): May interview; hired as Saints OC
- Dan Pitcher, quarterbacks coach (Bengals): To interview 1/24; hired as Bengals OC
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interview requested; hired as Falcons OC
- Mike Sullivan, quarterback coach (Steelers): Interviewed 1/25
- Alex Van Pelt, former offensive coordinator (Browns): Interviewed 1/25; hired as Patriots OC
- Shane Waldron, offensive coordinator (Seahawks): Mentioned as candidate; hired as Bears OC
Los Angeles Chargers (Out: Kellen Moore)
- Marcus Brady, senior offensive assistant (Eagles): Hired as pass-game coordinator
- Greg Roman, former offensive coordinator (Ravens): Hired
New England Patriots (Out: Bill O’Brien)
- Thomas Brown, offensive coordinator (Panthers): Interviewed
- Nick Caley, tight ends coach (Rams): Conducted second interview 1/29
- Tanner Engstrand, pass-game coordinator (Lions): Interviewed
- Brian Fleury, tight ends coach (49ers): Interviewed
- Luke Getsy, former offensive coordinator (Bears): Interviewed 1/30
- Klint Kubiak, passing game coordinator (49ers): Interviewed
- Dan Pitcher, quarterbacks coach (Bengals): Interviewed 1/23; hired as Bengals OC
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interview requested; hired as Falcons OC
- Scott Turner, passing game coordinator (Raiders): Interview expected
- Alex Van Pelt, former offensive coordinator (Browns): Hired
- Shane Waldron, offensive coordinator (Seahawks): Interviewed; hired as Bears OC
New Orleans Saints (Out: Pete Carmichael)
- Ronald Curry, quarterbacks coach (Saints): Interviewed
- Luke Getsy, former offensive coordinator (Bears): Conducted second interview 1/31
- Brian Griese, quarterbacks coach (49ers): Interviewed
- Brian Johnson, former offensive coordinator (Eagles): Interviewed 1/29
- Jerrod Johnson, quarterbacks coach (Texans): Conducted second interview 1/27
- Klint Kubiak, pass-game coordinator (49ers): Hired
- Greg Lewis, receivers coach (Ravens): To interview
- Dan Pitcher, quarterbacks coach (Bengals): Second interview on 1/24; hired as Bengals OC
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interviewed; hired as Falcons OC
- Mike Sullivan, quarterbacks coach (Steelers): To interview
- Shane Waldron, offensive coordinator (Seahawks): Interviewed; hired as Bears OC
Philadelphia Eagles (Out: Brian Johnson)
- Jerrod Johnson, quarterbacks coach (Texans): Interviewed
- Kliff Kingsbury, senior offensive analyst (USC): Interviewed 1/23
- Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator (Chargers): Hired
Pittsburgh Steelers (Out: Matt Canada)
- Thomas Brown, offensive coordinator (Panthers): Interviewed 1/24
- Jerrod Johnson, quarterbacks coach (Texans): Interviewed 1/26
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interview requested; hired as Falcons OC
- Arthur Smith, former head coach (Falcons): Hired
Seattle Seahawks (Out: Shane Waldron)
- Eric Bieniemy, former offensive coordinator (Commanders): Rumored candidate
- Tanner Engstrand, pass-game coordinator (Lions): Interview requested
- Ryan Grubb, offensive coordinator (Alabama): Expected to be hired
- Mike Kafka, offensive coordinator (Giants): Interview blocked
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Out: Dave Canales)
- Liam Coen, offensive coordinator (Kentucky): Hired
- Ken Dorsey, former offensive coordinator (Bills): To interview
- Tanner Engstrand, pass-game coordinator (Lions): To interview
- Brian Johnson, former offensive coordinator (Eagles): Interviewed 1/30
- Jerrod Johnson, quarterbacks coach (Texans): Interviewed 1/30
- Thad Lewis, quarterbacks coach (Buccaneers): Interviewed 1/31
- Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator (Chargers): To interview 1/29; hired as Eagles OC
- Jake Peetz, pass-game specialist (Rams): Interviewed 2/1
- Antwaan Randle El, wide receivers coach (Lions): Interviewed 1/26
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interview requested; hired as Falcons OC
- John Van Dam, tight ends coach (Buccaneers): To interview
- Alex Van Pelt, former offensive coordinator (Browns): Interviewed 1/29
Tennessee Titans (Out: Tim Kelly)
- Nick Holz, passing game coordinator (Jaguars): Hired
- Thad Lewis, quarterbacks coach (Buccaneers): Interviewed
- Eric Studesville, associate head coach/running backs coach (Dolphins): Interview requested
Washington Commanders (Out: Eric Bieniemy)
- Chip Kelly, former head coach (Eagles/49ers): On team’s radar
- Kliff Kingsbury, senior offensive analyst (USC): Hired
Defensive Coordinators
Atlanta Falcons (Out: Ryan Nielsen)
- Sean Desai, former defensive coordinator (Eagles): To interview
- Aden Durde, defensive line coach (Cowboys): Interview requested
- Jimmy Lake, former head coach (Washington): Hired
Baltimore Ravens (Out: Mike Macdonald)
- Zach Orr, inside linebackers coach (Ravens): Promoted
Buffalo Bills
- Bobby Babich, linebackers coach (Bills): Promoted
- Mike Caldwell, former defensive coordinator (Jaguars): Interviewed
- Sean Desai, former defensive coordinator (Eagles): To interview
Chicago Bears (Out: Alan Williams)
- Joe Barry, former defensive coordinator (Packers): To interview 1/27
- Chris Harris, secondary coach (Titans): To interview
- Eric Washington, assistant head coach/defensive line coach (Bills): Hired
- Terrell Williams, assistant head coach/defensive line coach (Titans): To interview
Dallas Cowboys (Out: Dan Quinn)
- Aden Durde, defensive line coach (Cowboys): Interviewed 2/6
- Al Harris, cornerbacks coach (Cowboys): Mentioned as candidate
- Marquand Manuel, safeties coach (Jets): To interview 2/8
- Ron Rivera, former head coach (Commanders): Interviewed 2/5
- Rex Ryan, former head coach (Bills): Interviewed; team still interested
- Joe Whitt, defensive backs coach (Cowboys): Frontrunner?; hired as Commanders DC
- Mike Zimmer, former head coach (Vikings): Hired
Green Bay Packers (Out: Joe Barry)
- Bobby Babich, linebackers coach (Bills): To interview; hired as Bills DC
- Aden Durde, defensive line coach (Cowboys): Interview requested
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Rumored candidate
- Jeff Hafley, head coach (Boston College): Hired
- Chris Harris, secondary coach (Titans): Rumored candidate
- Zach Orr, linebackers coach (Ravens): Interviewed 1/31
- Christian Parker, defensive backs coach (Broncos): Interviewed 1/25
- Aubrey Pleasant, defensive backs coach (Rams): Rumored candidate
- Brandon Staley, former head coach (Chargers): Interviewed 1/26
- Dennard Wilson, defensive backs coach (Ravens): Interview requested
Jacksonville Jaguars (Out: Mike Caldwell)
- Shane Bowen, defensive coordinator (Titans): Interviewed
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Interview blocked
- Chris Harris, defensive backs coach (Titans): Interviewed
- Chris Hewitt, pass-game coordinator (Ravens): Interviewed
- Marquand Manuel, safeties coach (Jets): Interviewed 1/18
- Don Martindale, former defensive coordinator (Giants): Interviewed 1/16-1/17
- Ryan Nielsen, defensive coordinator (Falcons): Hired
Los Angeles Chargers (Out: Derrick Ansley)
- Jesse Minter, defensive coordinator (Michigan): Hired
Los Angeles Rams (Out: Raheem Morris)
- Aden Durde, defensive line coach (Cowboys): Interview requested
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Mentioned as candidate
- Aubrey Pleasant, defensive backs coach (Rams): Expected to interview
- Ron Rivera, former head coach (Commanders): Interviewed
- Chris Shula, inside linebackers coach (Rams): Promoted
- Brandon Staley, former head coach (Chargers): Interviewed 1/30
- Dennard Wilson, defensive backs coach (Ravens): To interview
Miami Dolphins (Out: Vic Fangio)
- Bobby Babich, linebackers coach (Bills): Interview requested
- Anthony Campanile, inside linebackers coach (Dolphins): Interviewed
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Interview blocked
- Leslie Frazier, former defensive coordinator (Bills): Interviewed 1/30
- Chris Kiffin, linebackers coach (Texans): To interview
- Chris Shula, linebackers coach/pass-rush coordinator (Rams): To interview 2/1
- Ryan Slowik, outside linebackers coach (Dolphins): Interview expected
- Brandon Staley, former head coach (Chargers): Interviewed
- Anthony Weaver, defensive line coach (Ravens): Hired
New England Patriots
- DeMarcus Covington, defensive line coach (Patriots): Promoted
- Michael Hodges, linebackers coach (Saints): To interview
- Tem Lukabu, outside linebackers coach (Panthers): To interview
- Christian Parker, defensive backs coach (Broncos): Interviewed
New York Giants (Out: Don Martindale)
- Derrick Ansley, defensive coordinator (Chargers): Interviewed
- Bobby Babich, linebackers coach (Bills): Interview requested; promoted to Bills DC
- Shane Bowen, defensive coordinator (Titans): To be hired
- Anthony Campanile, linebackers coach (Dolphins): Interview requested
- Brendan Daly, linebackers coach (Chiefs): Interviewed
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Interview blocked
- Daronte Jones, defensive pass game coordinator (Vikings): Interviewed
- Dennard Wilson, defensive backs coach (Ravens): To conduct second interview; hired as Titans DC
Philadelphia Eagles (Out: Sean Desai)
- Mike Caldwell, former defensive coordinator (Jaguars): Interviewed
- Vic Fangio, former defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Hired
- Ron Rivera, former head coach (Commanders): Interviewed 1/22
San Francisco 49ers (Out: Steve Wilks)
- Gerald Alexander, safeties coach (Raiders): Interviewed 3/1
- Daniel Bullocks, defensive backs coach (49ers): Interviewed 2/28
- David Merritt, defensive backs coach (Chiefs): To interview
- Nick Sorensen, defensive passing game specialist (49ers): Promoted
- Brandon Staley, former head coach (Chargers): Interviewed
Seattle Seahawks (Out: Clint Hurtt)
- Joe Cullen, defensive line coach (Chiefs): Mentioned as candidate
- Aden Durde, defensive line coach (Cowboys): Hire expected
Tennessee Titans (Out: Shane Bowen)
- Brandon Lynch, cornerbacks coach (Browns): Interviewed 1/30
- Dennard Wilson, defensive backs coach (Ravens): Hired
Washington Commanders (Out: Jack Del Rio)
- Joe Cullen, defensive line coach (Chiefs): Considered a candidate
- Joe Whitt, defensive backs coach (Cowboys): Hired
Patriots Promote DeMarcus Covington To DC
2:21pm: The Patriots have made it official, announcing that Covington will be promoted to the defensive coordinator position. Under the new head coach, Mayo, Covington will officially be the team’s first defensive coordinator since Matt Patricia left in 2017.
11:57am: It sounds like Jerod Mayo has zeroed in on his defensive coordinator. According to Albert Breer of SI.com, “all signs point” to the Patriots promoting defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator.
While the Patriots haven’t announced the move, Breer notes that the organization has notified other candidates that they’re out of the running. The move is expected to be made official early next week.
Covington has spent his entire NFL coaching career with the Patriots, working his way up from coaching assistant to defensive line coach, a role that he’s held for the past four seasons. Covington has helped with the development of former second-round pick Christian Barmore, and Matt Judon and Josh Uche have both had success on the edge under the coach’s tutelage.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes that Covington impressed during last year’s coordinator interviews, as the coach met about the DC jobs with the Cardinals and Chargers. It seemed like only a matter of time before he earned a coordinator job, and that opportunity has apparently come in New England.
The Patriots didn’t employ a traditional defensive coordinator during Bill Belichick‘s final seasons in New England, but Mayo and Steve Belichick were generally considered the leaders of the defensive coaching staff. Considering Mayo having been promoted to head coach and the younger Belichick’s uncertain future with the organization, the organization looked to fill the leadership void on their staff. Covington was one of four known candidates for the position, joining Saints linebackers coach Michael Hodges, Panthers outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu, and Broncos defensive backs coach Christian Parker.
Elsewhere in New England, the Patriots have added two offensive coordinator candidates to the mix. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the Patriots interviewed 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury for their offensive coordinator job. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler adds that former Bears OC Luke Getsy also interviewed for the position.
Fleury has spent the past five seasons in San Francisco, including the past two in his current role. With Fleury leading the tight ends, George Kittle hauled in a career-high 11 touchdowns in 2022. This past season, Kittle topped the 1,000-yards receiving mark for the first time since the 2020 campaign.
Getsy lost his job earlier this month despite guiding one of the league’s top rushing attacks over the past two seasons. Before his two-year stint in Chicago, Getsy spent three seasons with the Packers as their quarterbacks coach.