The Cowboys moved quickly with Adams, giving him a virtual interview earlier this week before meeting in person with him today. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones previously stressed the importance of the run game when talking about what the team was looking for in an offensive coordinator. Adams served as Arizona’s offensive line coach for two seasons. The team ranked ninth and seventh in rush yards per game. The next step in the Cowboys’ efforts to improve their ground game will be retooling their backfield. Ezekiel Elliott was cut before the end of the season and Rico Dowdle is a free agent, leaving the team with a massive opening at running back.

Moore has already interviewed with the Saints twice. As Pelissero notes, a third meeting can’t happen until after the Super Bowl, hence the timing. The Super Bowl is also conveniently located in New Orleans, making an in-person visit a small ask for Moore. It’s been reported multiple times that Moore is the favorite to land the Saints opening. A third meeting all but confirms that. Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver and Giants OC Mike Kafka have both had multiple interviews with the Saints and are still in the mix.

According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Engstrand’s “anticipated departure from Detroit is complete.” He adds that “barring something unforeseen,” Engstrand will be named as Aaron Glenn’s offensive coordinator. Engstrand has worked with the Lions since 2020 and was named passing game coordinator in 2023. He has worked closely with former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and should have plenty to offer an offense that is hoping to improve on last year’s 24th-place finish in both points and yards per game. The Jets have a lot to figure out on offense as far as Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are concerned, but Engstrand should get a decent leash from Glenn, who is no stranger to the work that goes into turning a franchise around.

This news comes shortly after it was announced that the team would be meeting for a second time with Cardinals OL coach Klayton Adams. Montgomery fits the bill for what the Cowboys are reportedly looking for in their next offensive coordinator — which is a coach who is tied to a successful rushing game. Under Montgomery, the Lions have had one of the top rushing attacks in the league in 2023 and 2024. As a team, the Lions averaged 146.4 rushing yards per game last season while punching in the second-most touchdowns on the ground (29). Montgomery becomes the latest candidate on a short list that includes Adams and Falcons TE coach Kevin Koger who could be primed to land the Cowboys’ OC job in the coming days.

Thielen is entering the final year of a three-year deal he signed with the Panthers back in 2023 but can be cut for a dead cap hit of $5 million. The soon-to-be 35-year-old receiver caught 48 passes for 615 yards and five touchdowns in just 10 games while averaging 12.8 YPR — his highest mark since 2019. His 62 targets were second only to Xavier Legette’s 84 but Legette appeared in six more games than Thielen. A savvy route runner who continues to stay a step ahead of Father Time, Thielen has a chance to remain the Panthers’ WR1 in 2025 if he returns to the team. Regardless of where he plays, it sounds like any conversations around a possible retirement have been shelved for at least one more year.

This is a second interview for Adams, who spoke with the team remotely earlier this week. Considered by many to be the frontrunner to land the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator vacancy, there’s a good chance Adams will find himself in a new role before the weekend. The Cowboys’ rushing game needs more than an upgrade at offensive coordinator, but this is a backfield that is expected to see a massive overhaul during the offseason with Ezekiel Elliott no longer in the building and Rico Dowdle set to hit free agency.

This news comes on the heels of learning that Rams pass game coordinator Nick Caley told the Jets he was not interested in the position. Engstrand has familiarity with head coach Aaron Glenn after the two have spent the last four seasons together in Detroit. Engstrand has worked as the Lions’ pass game coordinator since 2022 and presumably worked closely with former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who was hired as the Bears’ head coach earlier this month. We’re still waiting for official word on Engstrand’s hiring, but we’d expect something to finalized soon.

According to Hughes, Caley was the Jets’ top option to fill the role. Now, Hughes reports “the expectation” is that the Jets will hire Lions’ pass game coordinator as their offensive coordinator — although nothing has been made official at this time. Caley has been on several teams’ radars this coaching cycle, and has had interviews with both the Jaguars and Buccaneers to discuss their OC openings. With several offensive coordinator positions still available, it wouldn’t be surprising if Caley wound up with a new team in 2025.

Johnson was the offensive coordinator for the Eagles in 2023 and has also served as a college offensive coordinator during stints at Utah (2012-2013), Houston (2017), and Florida (2018-2019). He joined the Commanders’ staff this offseason as their assistant head coach and passing game coordinator but could once again find himself in a play-caller role if he catches on with the Texans. During his lone season as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, the Eagles ranked seventh in points per game (25.5) and eighth in yards per game while also ranking in the top 10 in both EPA per play and offensive success rate. Once viewed as a rising play-caller who also helped with the development of Jalen Hurts, Johnson could make for a nice pairing with third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud next season.

Goedert is dealing with an ankle injury, which is likely contributing to the Eagles’ decision to rest him for a second straight day on Thursday. It wouldn’t be surprising if Goedert spent Friday on the sideline as well before ramping things up next week as the Eagles prepare to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.