Eagles Evaluate DC Candidates Amidst Fangio Retirement Reports

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly evaluated potential candidates for their defensive coordinator position following initial reports that current defensive coordinator Vic Fangio intended to retire. While Fangio subsequently agreed to remain with the team, his status has not been officially confirmed by the Eagles. This evaluation process occurred after the team's recent hiring of a new offensive coordinator.

Vic Fangio's Status

Reports indicated that Vic Fangio, the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator, initially informed the team of his intention to retire after the conclusion of the season. Following subsequent discussions, Fangio reportedly agreed to remain with the staff through the 2026 season. However, the team has not officially confirmed this agreement.

An Eagles spokesperson, when contacted, cited an "until further notice" policy, suggesting the possibility for Fangio's decision to change.

Reports from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo noted that Fangio had previously considered retirement after the Eagles' Super Bowl victory the prior year.

Evaluation of Alternative Candidates

During the period when Fangio's potential retirement was under consideration, the Eagles reportedly contacted other individuals for the defensive coordinator role.

Jonathan Gannon

The Eagles reportedly contacted Jonathan Gannon to assess his interest in returning to the team. Gannon previously served as the Eagles' defensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022. He had recently been dismissed as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and has since been hired as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.

Jim Schwartz

The Eagles also reportedly planned to engage with Jim Schwartz. Schwartz was the Eagles' defensive coordinator from 2016 to 2020 and currently works for the Cleveland Browns. He was a finalist for the Browns' head coaching position and reportedly expressed dissatisfaction regarding the decision to hire Todd Monken for that role.

Broader Coaching Changes

These reported evaluations for the defensive coordinator position occurred after the Philadelphia Eagles had recently hired a new offensive coordinator.