Kellen Moore close to landing job as Eagles offensive coordinator, per report

Kellen Moore has always been thought of as one of the better offensive minds in the National Football League. And the former Cowboys offensive coordinator might be heading to his former team’s rival, according to a report from Howard Eskin on Saturday night. Moore spoke with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, and it appears the franchise is close to making him the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to the report.

With the L.A. Chargers bringing in Jim Harbaugh from Michigan as the new head coach, it appears Kellen Moore‘s time as offensive coordinator is at an end. Although the Chargers interviewed Moore as a candidate for what is now Harbaugh’s job, it’s unlikely the former Wolverines skipper will keep him on in the same role. Now, other teams are planning interviews with the former Cowboys coordinator.

Kellen Moore has received interview requests from the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles this week, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

The Eagles parted ways with offensive coordinator Brian Johnson this week. One year removed from boasting the league’s third-ranked offense, the Eagles finished eighth in total offense in 2023. They ranked seventh in points per game (25.2), though points are exactly what dried up down the stretch. Philadelphia scored 19 points or less in four of its final six games of the regular season.

They were blasted in the NFC Wild Card Round, 32-9, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the game, the offense failed to convert a single third or fourth down. Coincidentally, Brian Johnson is also interviewing for the Browns’ open offensive coordinator job this week.

The Browns opted to fire offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt after the end of the season. He coordinated the No. 16 offense in the regular season (335.9 ypg). The Cleveland offense finished tied for the No. 10 scoring offense with 23.3 points scored per game. 

After losing Deshaun Watson to a shoulder injury in November, the team turned to Joe Flacco who had a bit of a career resurgence while taking the Browns to the playoffs. However, in the postseason, Flacco had two interceptions, both returned for six by the Texans.

Kellen Moore likely to leave L.A. after one season

Kellen Moore led the Los Angeles offense to a 25th-place finish in points scored per game this season with 20.4 ppg. The Chargers’ 5-12 record this season included wins against the Vikings, Raiders, Bears, Jets and Patriots.

As offensive coordinator for the Cowboys, a job he took over in 2019, Moore led the team to top six finishes in points per game in three of four seasons as offensive coordinator. The Cowboys also finished No. 1 in yards per game in 2021 and 2019. Dallas and head coach Mike McCarthy opted to send the O.C. packing after the 2022 season in favor of calling plays himself.

On3’s Nikki Chavanelle also contributed to this article.