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Brian Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles QB coach and former Florida assistant, reportedly receives promotion
By Keith Farner
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Brian Johnson, believed to be a rising star in NFL coaching circles, has reportedly received a promotion from his Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach position.
Johnson is being promoted to offensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporter, to replace Shane Steichen, who left to be the new head coach with the Indianapolis Colts.
From 2018-20, Johnson was a Florida assistant for 3 years. As the offensive coordinator, Johnson led the Gators to the most prolific passing offense (387.6 ypg) in the FBS while ranking seventh in total offense (509.8 ypg) and eighth in scoring offense (39.8 ppg).
Eagles are promoting their QB coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator to replace new Colts’ HC Shane Steichen, per sources. Johnson had multiple opportunities for other OC jobs, but he ultimately stays with the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/C49iquEkfu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2023
Former Florida coach Dan Mullen weighed in on the move: “Well deserved. Great move by the Eagles.”
Johnson’s been praised for his contributions to the development of Jalen Hurts. In his first season with the Eagles, Hurts was a first-time starter who became just the eighth quarterback in NFL history to register 3,000 passing yards (3,144) and 750 rushing yards (784) in a season.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
