Eagles Hire Former QB Jerrod Johnson to Coaching Staff

Johnson, who has ties to the Eagles and head coach Nick Sirianni, will join the coaching staff in a new role.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles have hired former quarterback Jerrod Johnson to join their coaching staff. Johnson, who previously interviewed for the Eagles' offensive coordinator job, has several connections to the team and head coach Nick Sirianni. He spent time with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and has worked with Sirianni and new offensive line coach Chris Kuper in the past.

Why it matters

The Eagles are continuing to build out their coaching staff with familiar faces, which is a strategy that general manager Howie Roseman has often employed. Johnson's previous experience with the team and connections to the current staff make him a logical addition as the Eagles look to build on their success from last season.

The details

After interviewing for the Eagles' offensive coordinator job, Jerrod Johnson will instead join the coaching staff in a different role. Johnson has ties to both the Eagles organization and head coach Nick Sirianni, having spent time with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and working with Sirianni and new offensive line coach Chris Kuper in previous coaching roles.

  • Johnson was an undrafted free agent with the Eagles in 2011.
  • He worked on Sirianni's offensive staff in Indianapolis in 2020.
  • Johnson has been the QB coach for the Houston Texans for the past three seasons.

The players

Jerrod Johnson

A former college quarterback who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and has since worked his way up the coaching ranks, including stints with the Colts and Texans.

Nick Sirianni

The current head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, who previously worked with Jerrod Johnson on his coaching staff in Indianapolis.

Chris Kuper

The new offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, who also previously worked with Jerrod Johnson in Minnesota.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, who is known for bringing in coaches and players with connections to the team and city.

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What they’re saying

“Johnson has been around both Philadelphia and Nick Sirianni over the course of his career. He was a former college QB who signed with the Eagles in 2011 as an undrafted free agent.”

— Alexis Chassen, Author (bleedinggreennation.com)

What’s next

The Eagles will continue to finalize their coaching staff for the upcoming season, with Johnson's specific role yet to be determined.

The takeaway

The Eagles' decision to hire Jerrod Johnson to their coaching staff is another example of the team's strategy of bringing in familiar faces with connections to the organization and coaching staff. This move could help provide continuity and a smooth transition as the Eagles look to build on their success from last season.