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Add another name to the Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator search.
According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan on interviewing Washington Commanders assistant head coach and pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson for the position on Friday.
Johnson, who previously served as the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator in 2023, would be the sixth person to interview for the position since the firing of Bobby Slowik.
Johnson helped guide Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a record-setting season and a postseason appearance. Along with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, the Heisman Trophy winner collected nearly 4,500 total yards and 31 touchdowns, which surpassed Texans’ C.J. Stroud’s touchdown and yard total set in 2023.
Daniels’ completion percentage of 69 percent ranks second all-time among rookie passers. The former LSU star also set an NFL rookie record with 12 touchdown passes in the fourth quarter or overtime.
A native of Baytown, Johnson worked with Jalen Hurts as Shane Steichen’s replacement in 2023. During his lone year as the Eagles’ play-caller, Philadelphia ranked seventh in points per game (25.5) and eighth in total yards (354.4 yards per game).
The Eagles finished 11-6 and were eliminated in the wild-card round against Tampa Bay. Hurts passed for 3,858 yards, 23 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed for 605 yards and 15 touchdowns.
One of the more impressive feats of Johnson’s play designs was the emphasis on the run. Running back D’Andre Swift rushed for 1,049 yards and five scores in his lone season with the NFC East franchise. As a unit, the Eagles ranked eighth in rushing yards per contest (128.8).
A former quarterback at Utah, Johnson was previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Florida under Dan Mullen. He also was the offensive…
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Author : Texans Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-30 23:28:00
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