Ben Johnson was hired less than a week ago, but he’s already making significant progress in assembling his coaching staff. So far, he’s made some impressive hires. However, key positions like defensive and offensive coordinator remain unfilled but are expected to be addressed soon. I’ve also included members of the previous coaching staff from the last regime who have not officially been let go; their status is marked as “TBD.”
Here’s a look at the remaining positions on Ben Johnson’s staff as of Saturday, January 25.
Coaching Staff Overview
- Head Coach: Ben Johnson
- Assistant Head Coach: Antwaan Randle El
Offensive Staff:
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- Offensive Coordinator: TBD
- Passing Game Coordinator: TBD
- Running Game Coordinator: TBD
- Quarterbacks Coach: JT Barrett
- Running Backs Coach: TBD
- Wide Receivers Coach: Antwaan Randle El (dual role as Assistant Head Coach)
- Tight Ends Coach: Jim Dray (status TBD)
- Offensive Line Coach: TBD
Defensive Staff:
- Defensive Coordinator: TBD (Dennis Allen is the front runner)
- Defensive Line Coach: Travis Smith (status TBD)
- Linebackers Coach: Dave Borgonzi (status TBD)
- Defensive Backs Coach/Passing Game Coordinator: Al Harris
- Safeties Coach: TBD
Special Teams:
- Special Teams Coordinator: Richard Hightower (status TBD)
There is still a lot of work to be done in finalizing the rest of the staff, and Ben Johnson has some key decisions ahead. However, you can expect those decisions to be made quickly within the next week as the offseason moves forward and the “player acquisition stage” begins.
