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 the season ends, according to league sources.
The Eagles have already been allowed to interview Staley at the appropriate time, which could be as early as Sunday, if the Rams does not move forward, according to sources. Staley will join the list of candidate head coaches that the Eagles are already considering, as they spent the week conducting interviews.
The Eagles are attracted to Staley and the reputation he built during his year as Sean McVay’s defensive coordinator in Los Angeles, as well as the skills he demonstrated in Denver under Broncos coach Vic Fangio.
The Eagles are not the only team interested in Staley. The Houston Texans were also allowed to interview Staley, and there is a connection there.
Staley trained at John Carroll University, where new Texas general manager Nick Caserio also participated. The two have a strong relationship and perhaps Caserio’s presence can help attract Staley to Houston.
But the Eagles want to speak to Staley; they made it known. He is one of the main candidates and, depending on what happens on Saturday, he may have the chance to meet soon with the NFC East team, which seeks to fill the technical vacancy he created last week when he fired Doug Pederson.