With the first, and maybe second, batch of candidate names now unavailable, the Eagles have turned their attention to some less-speculated options. They’re reportedly interested in talking to Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson.
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. He only spent about a month with the team before ultimately being released ahead of roster cuts. Johnson spent the next five years bouncing around to various teams before making the move to the coaching ranks.
He ended up on Sirianni’s offensive staff in Indianapolis for the 2020 season, and worked his way up to QB coach with the Texans for the past three seasons. Houston QB C.J. stroud has struggled at times, but has also been absolutely electric.
Johnson is another interesting name for the Eagles to consider. He’s another guy who doesn’t have play-calling experience, but the team expressed interest in casting a wide net, so this may just be more evidence that they’re leaving no stone unturned.
