Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, who has the Green Bay Packers waiting for him in Saturday’s Divisional Playoff, also has the Philadelphia Eagles waiting for him whenever he finishes this season, according to league sources.
The Eagles have already been given permission to interview Staley at the right time, which could be as early as Sunday if the Rams don’t advance, according to sources. Staley will join the list of head coaching candidates the Eagles are already considering, as they have spent the week conducting interviews.
The Eagles are drawn to Staley and the reputation he gained during his year as Sean McVay’s defensive coordinator in Los Angeles, as well as the skills he has demonstrated in Denver under Broncos coach Vic Fangio.
The Eagles are not the only team interested in Staley. Houston jeans have also been given permission to interview Staley, and there is a connection.
Staley was a coach at John Carroll University, which was also attended by the new Texan general manager Nick Caserio. The two have a strong relationship and perhaps Caserio’s presence could help attract Staley to Houston.
But the Eagles want to talk to Staley; they have made it known. He’s one of his top candidates and, depending on what happens on Saturday, he could have a chance to meet early with the NFC East team who want to fill the coaching vacancy he created last week when he fired. Doug Pederson.