In a surprising turn of events, Charlie Weis Jr. will not be stepping into the role of offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles. On January 26, 2026, reports surfaced that Weis Jr., currently serving as the offensive coordinator at LSU, has decided to stay on with Lane Kiffin’s coaching staff instead of joining the Eagles. This news comes from NFL insider Dianna Russini, who shared the update through her social media channels.
Interestingly, there had been indications of the Eagles' interest in Weis Jr. even before the conclusion of their recent season. Reports from Bleeding Green Nation suggested that the team had interviewed him for the position, sparking speculation about his potential fit within the Eagles' system. However, it's worth noting that Weis Jr.'s lack of extensive NFL experience may have contributed to doubts regarding his candidacy, despite his impressive track record at Ole Miss, where he helped to achieve notable offensive success in recent years. His current commitment to LSU means that if he becomes available in the future, the Eagles could reconsider him as a candidate.
With Weis Jr. officially out of contention, the list of candidates for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator position has narrowed down to several known prospects:
- Josh Grizzard, formerly the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Mike Kafka, who previously served as the interim head coach for the New York Giants.
- Jim Bob Cooter, the current offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Matt Nagy, a former offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Declan Doyle, now the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.
- Jerrod Johnson, a quarterbacks coach with the Houston Texans.
- Frank Smith, who was the offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.
There is also speculation surrounding Brian Daboll, as it has been reported that he is still in consideration for the position, although the specifics of his involvement remain unclear. Furthermore, the Eagles may expand their search by looking into candidates from the coaching staffs of the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos, who are now available for interviews.
So, what do you think? Are any of these potential hires exciting to you? Or perhaps you feel that a different candidate would be a better fit? Join the conversation and share your thoughts!
