Jaguars Retain Offensive and Defensive Coordinators for 2026 Season

Grant Udinski and Anthony Campanile will continue leading the team's high-powered offense and stifling defense.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:15pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile will be returning to the team for the 2026 season. Both coaches were in high demand this offseason, interviewing for several head coaching positions around the league, but ultimately decided to stay in Jacksonville.

Why it matters

Retaining Udinski and Campanile provides continuity for the Jaguars, who are looking to build on their record-breaking 2025 season. Keeping the team's top coordinators in place should help the Jaguars maintain their status as one of the NFL's most dynamic offenses and stifling defenses.

The details

Under Udinski's leadership in 2025, the Jaguars set franchise records with 474 points scored, 55 touchdowns, and 356 first downs. Campanile's defense finished the season with the NFL's best run defense and became the first team in league history to produce 30+ takeaways after having 10 or fewer the previous season.

  • The Jaguars made the announcement on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Grant Udinski

The Jaguars' 30-year-old offensive coordinator, who helped lead the team to a record-breaking offensive season in 2025.

Anthony Campanile

The Jaguars' defensive coordinator, whose unit finished the 2025 season with the NFL's best run defense and a historic number of takeaways.

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What’s next

The Jaguars will look to build on their success in 2026 as they aim to make a deep playoff run.

The takeaway

Retaining their top coordinators is a significant move for the Jaguars, as it provides stability and continuity for a team that is poised to contend for a championship in the coming seasons.