The Indianapolis Colts will retain offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for the 2026 NFL season.
Cooter had interviewed for the New York Giants‘ offensive coordinator opening, however that place is reportedly going to Matt Nagy.
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The Eagles had additionally interviewed Cooter for his or her offensive coordinator emptiness, however that was stuffed by Sean Mannion.
So Cooter will stay with the Colts, working beneath head coach Shane Steichen.
Although Cooter already holds the title of offensive coordinator with the Colts, one probably distinction between that function and the Eagles’ and Giants’ jobs is that these would include play-calling duties, offering Cooter with a step up in accountability.
Steichen nonetheless needed to give Cooter permission to interview for these jobs since going from offensive coordinator to offensive coordinator — even when there are play-calling duties — is considered by the NFL as a lateral transfer.
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This season, the Colts’ offense completed eighth in points per game scored and eighth in yards per play.
Through the primary half of the season, the Colts had some of the productive offenses in soccer, with a scheme that was onerous to defend.
Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo drew head teaching curiosity this offseason, interviewing with the Titans and Giants. But like Cooter, he will likely be again in Indianapolis for the 2026 season as properly.
This article initially appeared on Colts Wire: Giants hire Matt Nagy, Jim Bob cooter remains with Indianapolis Colts