Ex-coordinator resigns after being passed over for head coach

The former defensive coordinator said he did not feel he could do his job after being passed over for the head coaching position. In an interview on the "Ryan Ripken Show," he stated that staying on after the hiring would have amounted to an arranged situation that would not work.

He added that the decision to hire someone else was the organization's choice, but expecting him to remain on board was a tough situation. The defense under his leadership produced some of the most productive seasons for its top players, including one who set the single-season sack record in 2025.

The unit finished fifth in defensive EPA per play at -0.11 that year, after ranking first at -0.19 two seasons earlier.

Departure details He said he could not lead players effectively after not receiving the head coaching job. The split followed the hiring of an offensive coordinator from another team for the top position. The team finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record and last place in its division.

The record reflected a struggling offense that used multiple quarterbacks, including a veteran and two rookies. His resignation means he will sit out the 2026 season before returning to coaching in 2027, either as a head coach or coordinator.