Jaguars Retain Offensive and Defensive Coordinators After Head Coach Interviews

Grant Udinski and Anthony Campanile will remain with the team after drawing interest from other NFL clubs.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile will both return to the team in 2026. Both coaches had interviewed for head coaching positions with other NFL clubs but ultimately decided to stay in Jacksonville, where they helped lead the Jaguars to a 13-4 record and an AFC South division title last season.

Why it matters

Retaining Udinski and Campanile is a major win for the Jaguars, as they were able to keep their highly successful offensive and defensive coordinators in place. This continuity should benefit the team's continued development, especially for young quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who is coming off an MVP-caliber season.

The details

Udinski had interviewed for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching job, while Campanile had drawn interest from the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. However, the Bills ended up promoting their own offensive coordinator, Joe Brady, to the top job, and the Ravens and Dolphins hired other candidates. This allowed Udinski and Campanile to ultimately remain with the Jaguars, with Udinski reportedly agreeing to a pay raise to stay in Jacksonville.

  • On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Jaguars announced that Udinski and Campanile would be returning to the team for the 2026 season.
  • Prior to this announcement, Udinski had interviewed for the Bills' head coaching job, while Campanile had interviewed with the Ravens, Dolphins, and Cardinals.

The players

Grant Udinski

The Jaguars' offensive coordinator, who was considered a rising star in the coaching ranks and had drawn interest from the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching vacancy.

Anthony Campanile

The Jaguars' defensive coordinator, who had interviewed for head coaching positions with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins.

Liam Coen

The Jaguars' head coach, who will retain Udinski and Campanile on his staff for the 2026 season.

Trevor Lawrence

The Jaguars' quarterback, who is coming off an MVP-caliber season and will benefit from the continuity on the coaching staff.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Grant and Anthony is a huge win for our organization. They are two of the brightest young minds in the NFL, and their leadership was instrumental in our success last season.”

— Liam Coen, Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars

What’s next

With Udinski and Campanile remaining in their coordinator roles, the Jaguars can now focus on building on their 13-4 season and making a deep playoff run in 2026.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' ability to retain their top offensive and defensive coordinators is a testament to the team's upward trajectory and the faith that the coaching staff and front office have in each other. This continuity should pay dividends as the Jaguars look to build on their success and compete for a Super Bowl championship.