The Brian Johnson era is over in Philadelphia, as Derrick Gunn initially reported that the Eagles’ embattled offensive coordinator won’t return to that position in 2024.
On Tuesday morning, Jeff McLane of The Inquirer confirmed the report, stating that Nick Sirianni will now replace both coordinators on offense and defense.
Brian Johnson won’t be returning to the #Eagles as offensive coordinator, NFL sources said, confirming @RealDGunn.
Nick Sirianni will have to replace both his OC and DC. Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter was mentioned as a possibility, but he won’t be among the top candidates, I’m being…
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 23, 2024
Johnson replaced former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who became the head coach in Indianapolis after two seasons as the Eagles’ play-caller.
Johnson had been the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach for those two seasons before being promoted last offseason and was replaced by his former assistant QBs coach, Alex Tanney.
Before joining the Eagles, Johnson was the offensive coordinator at Florida in 2020 and was previously their quarterbacks coach. Before that, he worked at Houston, Mississippi State and Utah.
