The Indianapolis Colts could find themselves searching for a new offensive coordinator soon.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Colts just had one of their most impressive seasons on offense in recent memory, but one of the primary pillars of the scheme may soon be on the move.
Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter is expected to interview for the Philadelphia Eagles' vacant offensive coordinator job, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
"The Eagles requested an interview with Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter for their OC job, source says," Garafolo posted on X. "Cooter was on staff with Nick Sirianni in Philly in 2021 and this year helped guide an Indy offense that was 8th in passing and scoring while Jonathan Taylor ran for 1,585 yards."
While Colts head coach Shane Steichen is the team's playcaller, Cooter is an integral part of the offensive operation, helping craft weekly game plans and play designs, as well as running offensive meetings while Steichen is tending to his broader team responsibilities.
Cooter has been the Colts' offensive coordinator since 2023. Before that, he had various coaching roles across the league, including a stint as a consultant with the Eagles in 2021, as well as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator from 2016-18.
In 2025, the Colts' offense finished eighth in scoring (27.4 PPG) and ninth in yards (345.6 YPG). They haven't been as statistically productive since 2018 in Andrew Luck's final season, when the offense ranked fifth and seventh, respectively.
The first half of the Colts' season was unrivaled in team history. It began by scoring on their first 10 drives of the season. By the beginning of November, their mark of 3.46 points per drive was the best in modern NFL history since at least the year 2000.
Quarterback Daniel Jones resurrected his career in his first season in Indianapolis, playing his best football since entering the pros. Running back Jonathan Taylor led the NFL in rushing yards for most of the year before fading down the stretch, still finishing third. Wide receiver Alec Pierce led the NFL in yards per reception for the second consecutive season and reached his first 1,000-yard season.
The wheels fell off in the second half of the Colts' season, going from an 8-2 record to finishing 8-9 and without a playoff appearance. Jones' mobility was compromised due to a fractured fibula before he was ultimately lost for the season with a torn Achilles. Defenses began keying in on Taylor and rendering him just serviceable.
At one point, the Colts had an offensive juggernaut, which is what they feel is closer to their reality than the shadow of themselves that appeared in the second half of the season.
If Cooter were to be hired to fill the Eagles' OC job, there are a couple of appealing in-house options to replace him: tight ends coach Tom Manning and passing game coordinator Alex Tanney.
Jake Arthur has been covering the Indianapolis Colts for over a dozen years and is a member of the PFWA. He's one half of the Locked On Colts podcast and has worked for the Colts' official website, On SI, and more. You can follow him on X @JakeArthurNFL.