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Brian Daboll is targeting 1 specific head coach job

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jan 21, 2026 2:08 PM ET

Brian Daboll appears to have two jobs lined up for 2026. The only question is which one he winds up getting.

Daboll is targeting the Buffalo Bills’ head coach job, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. If he fails to land it, he is expected to become Robert Saleh’s offensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans.

The Eagles are conducting their offensive coordinator search with the understanding that Brian Daboll wants the Bills’ head coaching job. If he doesn’t land it, Daboll is expected to wind up in Tennessee as the offensive coordinator for Cam Ward and the Titans, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 21, 2026

Daboll’s attraction to the Buffalo job makes plenty of sense. Before he took over the New York Giants, he was the offensive coordinator there, and was known to have a very close relationship with quarterback Josh Allen. Daboll presumably thinks he can be the one to push Allen and the Bills over the top based on their past success and relationship together.

The question is whether the Bills would want to go back to that or take the risk of going with someone new. Allen’s preferences will certainly weigh heavily on the choice, and that is why a different young coach has been linked to the job. Daboll, however, would be able to point to past results as evidence that he can get it done.

The Philadelphia Eagles are known to be in pursuit of Daboll for their offensive coordinator job. At this point, however, that does not seem likely to happen.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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