Don’t look now, but the Houston Texans could be in the market for a new quarterbacks coach if Jerrod Johnson nails his next interview.
According to reports, the Philadelphia Eagles are expected have an in-person second interview with the Texans’ quarterback coach for their open offensive coordinator position under Nick Sirriani. The Eagles fired Kevin Patullo following a disastrous first season as the team’s play-caller, as the replacement to Kellen Moore.
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Prior to joining the Texans in 2023, Johnson worked on Sirianni’s staff as an offensive quality-control coach for the Indianapolis Colts for two seasons. He interviewed for the opening last season before the Eagles before the hirng of Patullo.
Johnson has interviewed for several offensive coordinator positions in the past, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots openings over the past three cycles.
Johnson, a former star quarterback at Texas A&M, has coached Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud since he was in high school at the Elite 11 competition. The two remained close while Stroud attended Ohio State and reunited in Houston following his selection No. 2 overall in 2023.
Over the past three seasons, Johnson, 37, has coached Stroud to a Pro Bowl selection and three playoff appearances. He was also influential in helping Stroud earn Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2023.
“Jerrod has done a great job this year,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “I’ve definitely seen growth in him as a coach and how he’s done a better job of working with the quarterbacks. He’s given those guys a lot of pointers, a lot of tips, especially from him being a guy who played the position.”
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The Texans could be looking for a new quarterbacks coach for the first time in three seasons.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Eagles once again meet with Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson for OC job