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.
The #Texans are interviewing #Commanders Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Pass Game Coordinator Brian Johnson for their vacant OC position. Per @AaronWilson_NFL pic.twitter.com/eHuioLR4sE
— Dylan Delgatto (@DDelgattoNFL) January 30, 2025
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 coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Houston and carried the same title on Kyle Whittingham’s staff with the Utes.
Brian Johnson’s offense in Philly last season:
0.061 EPA/Play (7th)
46.3 SR% (6th)
0.107 Dropback EPA (9th)
47.5 DB SR% (10th)
-0.006 EPA/Rush (4th)
44.5% Rush SR (4th)
24.6 PPG (7th)He also was a pass game coordinator for the 4th best passing offense this year. pic.twitter.com/5IuMmEGna4
— Jacob (@TexansJacob) January 30, 2025
Houston has previously interviewed quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson and senior offensive assistant Bill Lazor as internal candidates following an 11-8 finish.
The external candidates include Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis, and Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach and passing game coordinator Nick Caley.
Houston has a young quarterback with a promising future in Stroud and several offensive pieces. The Texans want to pair him with an OC who could elevate his status.
Johnson’s been one of the better options working with signal-callers thrive in recent years, so this might be an ideal match heading into Year 3 of the DeMeco Ryans’ era.
