Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter has done two interviews for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator spot, and is in line to speak with the New York Giants as well.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen may need to determine a new right-hand man soon, as offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter has taken a second interview with the Philadelphia Eagles for their vacant OC job, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Peter Schrager of ESPN reported that Cooter also has an interview lined up with the New York Giants for their offensive coordinator spot as well.
Cooter was with the Eagles organization before as a consultant in 2021, alongside Steichen when he was the offensive coordinator, and current Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, so there is already familiarity.
While Cooter potentially moving from Indianapolis' offensive coordinator to Philadelphia's is a lateral move in title, it is assumed that Cooter would also become the Eagles' offensive playcaller. He was previously the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator and playcaller from 2016-18.
Steichen has been the Colts' playcaller since he and Cooter arrived in Indianapolis in 2023, but the latter is an integral part of the offensive operation, helping craft weekly game plans and play designs, and running offensive meetings while Steichen attends to his broader team responsibilities.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) celebrates with wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) after Jones scores a touchdown during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStarIn 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, among them. Former quarterback Philip Rivers could even be an intriguing option after he interviewed for the Buffalo Bills' head-coaching job.
Cooter isn't the only Colts assistant that the team has been in danger os losing this offseason, as defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo interviewed for the since-filled head-coaching roles of the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, and Bills.
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.