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Former Eagles coach among favorites to land job with NFC East rival

  • Pat Leonard reported that the Eagles have 'poked around' LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. in their OC search.
  • Charlie Weis Jr. has a coaching history that links him to Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, from Alabama and developed Jaxson Dart, New York Giants first-round quarterback, in his Ole Miss offense emphasizing quick reads and RPOs.
  • Weis lacks NFL play-calling experience and spent only one season as an offensive assistant for the Atlanta Falcons in 2017, with observers warning of risks after the Kevin Patullo experiment.
  • Choosing an OC hinges on maximizing Hurts' skill set, with the Eagles expected to favor NFL-experienced candidates like Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll.
  • His college pedigree suggests he could be an unconventional fit, as Charlie Weis Jr. is expected to join Lane Kiffin's LSU staff in 2026 but might leave for an NFL role.
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Former Eagles coach among favorites to land job with NFC East rival

The Dallas Cowboys’ search for a new defensive coordinator is ongoing and a coach who once worked for the Eagles is considered one of the front runners.

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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