The end of last season has seen a major shift in terms of Offensive Coordinators, with most teams looking to shake up and rebuild in order to attain or maintain some kind of dominant stance. Football is a game known for having a high turnover rate, so only time will tell how many coaches moved off Offensive Coordination will stay on the team or not. Let’s take a look at some of the latest shake-ups in the field in the beginning of the 2026 year and get a good idea of what this could mean for the teams involved, as well as the coordinators.
1. Titans – Brian Daboll
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shouts to his players on the field during a week 9 game between New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe-Imagn Images
Brian Daboll is the first to make a change on the roster, joining the Titans after being fired as head coach of the New York Giants. His head coaching career started off really well, posting a 9-7-1 record back in ’22. However, since then, his results declined and he finished with a 20-40-1 record overall, meaning he had roughly half as many wins as losses. The Titans decided to hire Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator in an attempt to round up those wins and hopefully capitalize on the coach’s proven ability to develop quarterbacks and scheme productive offenses.
2. Chargers – Mike McDaniel
January 27, 2026; El Segundo, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel speaks at introductory press conference at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
McDaniel has had a very successful few seasons as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, leading the team’s offense to multiple top-10 finishes in total yardage, including a league-best ranking in 2023. At present, his head coaching record stands at approximately 35–33, which means he’s ahead in terms of his victories and maintained a solid average. The Chargers will hope to gain from his keen eye for offensive strategies and build a productive offense based on his innovative schemes and techniques, as well as his years of experience.
3. Chiefs – Eric Bieniemy
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
Eric Bieniemy is a veteran of the game who began his playing career as a running back for the San Diego Chargers. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles over the course of his career. After retiring, he began coaching at the University of Colorado before working his way up to the NFL. The Chiefs decided to bring him back as offensive coordinator — a role he previously held with the team from 2018 to 2022 — to help redefine their offense and put his experience to good use, which he hopes to do in earnest during the 2026 season.
4. Lions – Drew Petzing
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing watches his players warm up before playing against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 8, 2024. Credit: Michael Chow-Imagn Images
The Lions have been looking to rebuild their offense with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who used to work for the Arizona Cardinals. Petzing brings solid experience from his time in Arizona, which means he can do a lot to bring the team’s offense into a more serious and determined formation and help them turn games into victories. The coach still has a lot to offer, and it seems like the Lions will be hoping to capitalize on his abilities with confidence.
5. Dolphins – Bobby Slowik
Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and head coach DeMeco Ryans look on before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Dolphins, having just lost Mike McDaniel to the Chargers, will be looking to make up for the missing input in the form of Bobby Slowik. Slowik worked for the Miami Dolphins during 2025 as senior pass game coordinator, and previously spent two seasons as the Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator. Now, they’re looking to promote him to offensive coordinator, hoping that his experience at multiple levels will give him added input and insight into the team dynamics, and a clear vision for how to reform, restructure and rebuild that offense into a scoring machine.
6. Commanders – David Blough
Jul 27, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic-Imagn Images
David Blough is a former quarterback who played five seasons in the NFL with four teams, including the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals. Known for his strong football acumen developed across multiple offensive systems, the Commanders will be looking to hone in on his coaching experience to help build a more productive offense and hopefully convert more drives into points. He was promoted from within the team to offensive coordinator in January 2026, after serving as assistant quarterbacks coach for two seasons, and will likely take the helm soon.
7. Falcons – Tommy Rees
Jun 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) talks to Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Tommy Rees has been serving as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and has been making good headway at the team. His ability to maintain a good scoring potential and keep the offense moving forward, plus his previous experience as offensive coordinator at Notre Dame and Alabama, really make for a strong combination when it comes to structuring a productive offense. The Falcons hope to build on his keen eye for offense with his experience at Cleveland and hopefully reform their unit into something more impressive and productive.
8. Bucs – Zac Robinson
Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson on the field before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Zac Robinson doesn’t have as many years of experience as many of the other coaches on this lineup, but what he lacks in experience, he certainly makes up for in terms of ability. Robinson led the Falcons’ offense during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, finishing 14th in total offense in 2025. Eyeing his talent and ability to scheme creative offensive plays, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have managed to sign him as offensive coordinator, hoping to capitalize on his offensive coaching capabilities and vision.
9. Ravens – Declan Doyle
May 10, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle answers questions after rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Declan Doyle is another case of a promising offensive coordinator that doesn’t have many years of experience, but has clearly made up for that in his ability to turn a team around in a short space of time. During his tenure at the Chicago Bears, Doyle is credited with helping to significantly improve the team’s offensive ranking in a single year, meaning that his insights and ability for innovative tactics clearly gives him (and his team) the edge when playing on offense. His contributions to the Bears’ improved scoring output is definitely something the Ravens will want to build on.
10. Buffalo Bills – Pete Carmichael
Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael on the sidelines in the second half against the Oakland Raiders at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Raiders won, 35-34. Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
Pete Carmichael is an offensive coordinator with years of really great experience. Over the course of his career, including 15 seasons as offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, he managed to help his team achieve a top-10 offensive ranking in the majority of those seasons. This consistency is what the Bills will be hoping to cash in on when building their offense for the 2026 season, and hopefully Carmichael’s keen eye for offensive scheming will rub off on them. Most recently, Carmichael served as an offensive assistant with the Denver Broncos, so now it will just be a matter of turning his experience into meaningful results.
11. Cardinals – Nathaniel Hackett
Dec 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Nathaniel Hackett is one of the most experienced offensive coordinators in the NFL, with this marking his fifth stint in the role. He previously served as offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills from 2013 to 2014, Jacksonville Jaguars from 2016 to 2018, Green Bay Packers from 2019 to 2021, and New York Jets from 2023 to 2024, and also spent a tumultuous season as head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2022. On February 12, 2026, Hackett was brought in by new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, who called him “one of the top offensive minds in the league”. The Cardinals will hope his extensive experience in scheming productive offenses can unlock the potential of Arizona’s offensive playmakers.
12. Bears – Press Taylor
Oct 17, 2024; Watford, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor during press conference at The Grove. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
After losing Declan Doyle to the Baltimore Ravens, the Bears promoted Press Taylor from pass-game coordinator to offensive coordinator. Taylor spent many seasons in the Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching organization in various offensive roles, gaining a well-rounded understanding of how to build and execute a modern offense. The Bears will try to maintain the significant offensive improvements they achieved in 2025 under Doyle, and Taylor’s familiarity with the roster and system could provide continuity during the transition.
13. Broncos – Davis Webb
August 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos offensive pass game coordinator Davis Webb before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Davis Webb was an NFL quarterback who was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft and spent time on multiple rosters during his playing career. After transitioning to coaching, Webb was the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach and earned a promotion to offensive coordinator following the departure of Joe Lombardi. His understanding of the quarterback position and his familiarity with the Broncos’ offensive personnel make him a natural fit to take on a larger role in Denver’s scheme going forward.
14. Raiders – Andrew Janocko
Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Raiders hired Andrew Janocko as their new offensive coordinator after he worked with quarterbacks for the Seahawks. Because he has strong experience developing NFL quarterbacks, the team believes he can improve their passing offense. As the new coaching staff comes together under head coach Klint Kubiak, Janocko is expected to bring a fresh perspective to an offense looking to take a step forward in 2026.
15. Giants – Matt Nagy
Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy looks on during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Matt Nagy is a well-known figure in NFL coaching circles, especially after he won the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award in 2018 during his first season as head coach of the Chicago Bears. After his time as the Bears’ head coach ended in 2021, he returned to Kansas City as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, most recently serving in that role during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The Giants decided to bring him in to replace Mike Kafka, hoping that Nagy’s experience running productive offenses would help revitalize New York’s struggling unit.
16. Jets – Frank Reich
Oct 25, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Stanford Cardinal interim head coach Frank Reich watches from the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Frank Reich is one of the most experienced coaches on this list, bringing both NFL playing and head coaching experience to the role. As a former quarterback who played 14 NFL seasons, Reich went on to serve as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2022, where he made the playoffs in two of his first three seasons and fielded three top-10 scoring offenses. After a brief stint as Carolina Panthers head coach in 2023 and his time as an interim head coach at Stanford in 2025, the Jets brought him in to replace Tanner Engstrand, who was fired after just one season.
17. Eagles – Sean Mannion
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sean Mannion’s path to offensive coordinator is one of the more unconventional ones on this list. He’s a former NFL quarterback who was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round in 2015, then moved into coaching after his playing career. He most recently worked as the Green Bay Packers’ quarterbacks coach in 2025. This will be his first time serving as an offensive coordinator in the NFL, replacing Kevin Patullo, who was let go after just one season. The Eagles also added pass-game coordinator Josh Grizzard, the former Buccaneers offensive coordinator, to support Mannion, signaling a push toward a more modern offensive scheme.
18. Steelers – Brian Angelichio
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight ends coach Brian Angelichio against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Pittsburgh Steelers have moved on from their offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, and brought in Brian Angelichio, who previously served as the Minnesota Vikings’ passing game coordinator and tight ends coach. While Angelichio might not be a household name yet, his years of positional coaching experience across the NFL have given him a deep knowledge of offensive scheme design and player development. The Steelers hope his fresh approach can help restructure their offense and produce more consistent results in 2026.
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