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Arthur Smith was hired as Ohio State's offensive coordinator after a conversation with Ryan Day and input from Buckeyes alumni and NFL colleagues. With 15 years of NFL coaching experience, Smith chose OSU over other opportunities, aiming to rebuild the Buckeyes’ offense after a disappointing 2025, leveraging Day’s program and support from the Buckeye staff.
The Los Angeles Rams promoted Nate Scheelhaase from pass-game coordinator to offensive coordinator, replacing Mike LaFleur who left for the Cardinals, and named quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone as co-offensive coordinator. Scheelhaase, a former Illinois quarterback who has coached with the Rams for two years and previously served as Iowa State’s OC, is widely viewed as a future NFL head coach, and the move positions him as Sean McVay’s top offensive lieutenant.
Brian Daboll said Cam Ward’s athleticism, accuracy and dual-threat ability were a major factor in his decision to accept the Titans’ offensive coordinator job, with plans to tailor the offense to Ward’s strengths and continue his development.
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said Nathaniel Hackett was always the coach he wanted as offensive coordinator, despite Hackett’s mixed past with the Broncos and Jets.
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, 37, as their new offensive coordinator, reuniting with Klint Kubiak and bringing a Kubiak-style offense focused on short passes and quarterback development, with Mendoza expected to be his first major pupil as the top overall pick.
Seattle named Brian Fleury, previously with the San Francisco 49ers, as its new offensive coordinator, replacing Klint Kubiak and signaling a coaching staff shake-up as the team moves into the offseason after its Super Bowl win.
The Las Vegas Raiders named Andrew Janocko their new offensive coordinator. A 14-year NFL coach most recently serving as Seattle’s quarterbacks coach, Janocko has worked with the Saints, Bears and Vikings and helped develop QBs such as Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, now taking over Las Vegas’s offensive duties.
Seattle hired Brian Fleury, the 49ers’ run-game coordinator and tight ends coach, to replace Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator, keeping the Kyle Shanahan-based system Seattle used to post a high-scoring season. Fleury, 47, has been on Shanahan’s staff for seven seasons and previously coached George Kittle and worked with Sam Darnold in 2023. The move could free QBs coach Andrew Janocko to join the Raiders as OC, while offensive line coach John Benton is expected to stay, preserving continuity on Seattle’s revamped staff.
Las Vegas is expected to hire Andrew Janocko as its next offensive coordinator. Janocko, who was the Seahawks' quarterbacks coach in 2025 and has a history with Klint Kubiak across several stops, interviewed in Las Vegas after Kubiak moved to Raiders head coach. While the Seahawks reportedly considered Janocko, they’re likely to hire Brian Fleury as OC instead.
Seattle hired San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach/run game coordinator Brian Fleury as its new offensive coordinator, replacing Klint Kubiak. Fleury brings TE development and run‑game expertise from seven seasons with the 49ers and prior NFL stops, and could help develop receivers like Elijah Arroyo and AJ Barner while supporting Seattle’s run game with Charbonnet and Walker III. Seattle finished third in scoring in 2025, and coach Mike Macdonald aims to maintain that offensive success.
Las Vegas is close to hiring Seattle QBs coach Andrew Janocko as his first offensive coordinator job; head coach Klint Kubiak will call plays, and Janocko’s prior work with Kubiak in Minnesota, New Orleans and Chicago suggests familiarity with a championship staff. The Raiders' 2025 offense finished last in scoring and yards, while Seattle's offense was strong during its title run, signaling a rebuild aimed at reviving Las Vegas’ attack through Janocko’s hire.
The Seattle Seahawks are hiring Brian Fleury, formerly a 49ers tight ends coach and run-game coordinator, as their new offensive coordinator to replace Klint Kubiak, with Fleury expected to keep Seattle’s existing scheme and bring run-game know-how and familiarity with quarterback Sam Darnold.
The Las Vegas Raiders named Mike McCoy as Assistant Head Coach, adding a veteran NFL coach with 23 years of experience including a Chargers head coaching tenure and multiple offensive coordinator roles across several franchises. McCoy’s offenses have repeatedly ranked top 10, and his recent work includes interim head coaching with the Titans in 2025 and quarterback development roles with the Jaguars and Broncos.
The Chicago Bears promote Press Taylor from passing-game coordinator to offensive coordinator, replacing Declan Doyle. Taylor, brother of Bengals coach Zac Taylor, previously served as Jaguars’ OC (2022–24) and has NFL coaching roots with the Eagles and Colts; head coach Ben Johnson still calls the plays for the Bears.
The Chicago Bears promote passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, replacing Declan Doyle who left for the Ravens. Taylor, 38, will not call plays in Chicago but will work with Ben Johnson to install the game plan as Chicago aims to sustain their offense with a young core led by Caleb Williams and a surrounding group of playmakers.