Jaguars Retain Offensive and Defensive Coordinators

Grant Udinski and Anthony Campanile will remain with the team for the 2026 season.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have retained offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, key figures in the team's 13-4 2025 AFC South championship season. Both coordinators had interviewed for NFL head coaching vacancies in recent weeks but have now agreed to terms to stay with the Jaguars for the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Retaining Udinski and Campanile provides continuity for the Jaguars' offense and defense, which both showed significant improvement in 2025 under their leadership. This should help the team build on their success and compete for another division title in 2026.

The details

Udinski, 30, interviewed with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills, while the 43-year-old Campanile interviewed with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and linebacker Devin Lloyd praised the work of Udinski and Campanile, respectively, in 2025. The Jaguars' offense improved dramatically, finishing 6th in scoring and 11th in yards, while the defense led the NFL in run defense and finished 2nd in takeaways.

  • The Jaguars confirmed the coordinators' return on January 28, 2026.
  • Udinski and Campanile interviewed for NFL head coaching jobs in recent weeks.

The players

Grant Udinski

The Jaguars' 30-year-old offensive coordinator, who helped the team's offense improve significantly in 2025.

Anthony Campanile

The Jaguars' 43-year-old defensive coordinator, who oversaw a defense that led the NFL in run defense and finished 2nd in takeaways in 2025.

Trevor Lawrence

The Jaguars' quarterback, who praised Udinski's work and had a standout 2025 season.

Devin Lloyd

The Jaguars' linebacker, who praised Campanile's impact on the improved defense in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Udinski 'has been awesome for me'.”

— Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars Quarterback

“Campanile is 'a guy that that loves all players'.”

— Devin Lloyd, Jaguars Linebacker

The takeaway

Retaining Udinski and Campanile provides stability and continuity for the Jaguars' offense and defense, which were key factors in the team's turnaround and division title in 2025. This should position the Jaguars well to compete for another playoff berth in 2026.