Houston Texans QB Coach Misses Out on Eagles OC Job

Jerrod Johnson was a finalist but Philadelphia hired Green Bay's Sean Mannion instead.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Jerrod Johnson, the quarterbacks coach for the Houston Texans, was a finalist for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator position but ultimately missed out on the job. The Eagles instead hired Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion for the role.

Why it matters

Johnson has been viewed as a rising coaching talent and was considered a top candidate for the Eagles' OC job due to his close ties with Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni. His failure to land the position raises questions about his future career trajectory and whether he will remain with the Texans.

The details

Johnson has been the Texans' quarterbacks coach since 2023 and was an internal candidate for Houston's offensive coordinator opening last year, but the team ultimately chose the Rams' Nick Caley. He has had several interviews for OC jobs in recent years, including with the Eagles, but has yet to land a major promotion.

  • Johnson joined the Texans' staff under head coach DeMeco Ryans in 2023.
  • Johnson was a finalist for the Eagles' OC job and received a second, in-person interview.
  • The Eagles announced they hired Green Bay's Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator.

The players

Jerrod Johnson

The quarterbacks coach for the Houston Texans who was a finalist for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator position.

Nick Sirianni

The head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles who gave Johnson his first full-time coaching job with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020.

Sean Mannion

The Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach who was hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.

C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans' starting quarterback whose development Johnson has been instrumental in.

DeMeco Ryans

The head coach of the Houston Texans who hired Johnson to his staff in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“I've seen him grow as a coach and see him have his fingerprint in our system, finally, after a couple years he's able to put some input plays in and I thought he's done a great job of that. I'm very grateful and happy to have him as a coach.”

— C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans Quarterback (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

Johnson's future with the Texans is uncertain, as he has had interviews for other offensive coordinator openings around the league. The Bills, Ravens, Giants, and Browns all have OC jobs available that Johnson could potentially pursue.

The takeaway

Despite being a rising coaching talent and a finalist for the Eagles' OC job, Jerrod Johnson's failure to land the position raises questions about his career trajectory and whether he will remain with the Texans. His close relationship with Sirianni made Philadelphia a likely landing spot, but the Eagles ultimately went in a different direction.