The Dallas Cowboys have taken a bold step to protect their coaching staff, reportedly denying the Philadelphia Eagles‘ request to interview their offensive coordinator, Klayton Adams, ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Adams is a key figure in the Dallas offense and has drawn attention from multiple franchises, but the Cowboys moved quickly to prevent their NFC East rivals from potentially poaching one of their top assistants.
“The Eagles requested to interview Cowboys OC Klayton Adams for their offensive coordinator job,” Jeremy Fowler said. “But Dallas blocked the request, per league sources.
“Dallas finished second in total offense and values Adams.”
By blocking the interview, Dallas emphasized both Adams‘ importance and their competitive stance against a division rival, intensifying a rivalry that has existed for decades in the NFC East.
This move comes amid broader coaching shifts in Philadelphia, with the Eagles reportedly close to losing defensive line assistant Clint Hurtt to the Miami Dolphins, who are preparing a replacement after Jeff Hafley was named Mike McDaniel‘s successor.
Hurtt‘s [not Jalen Hurts, quarterback] potential departure could further destabilize Philly‘s staff, making the search for offensive leadership even more urgent as they aim to keep pace in the division.
Blocking Adams signals that Dallas is not only protecting its playbook and offensive continuity but also asserting control in a landscape where lateral moves are often permitted by the NFL, yet considered critical by team ownership.
Eagles set to appoint former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator?
Matt Nagy has emerged as a potential candidate for the Eagles‘ offensive coordinator vacancy, following his departure from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week as part of a turnover at Arrowhead Stadium.
And the Eagles are reportedly considering multiple options, including Jim Bob Cooter and Brian Daboll, but Nagy‘s previous NFL ties to Philadelphia, where he started as an intern in 2008 and became offensive quality control coach in 2010, make him a natural contender.
“Nagy chose not to sign his contract last offseason to get into the head coaching cycle,” Ian Rapoport said. “And if not head elsewhere as a play caller.
“He remains a free agent who can wind up elsewhere. Perhaps back in Philadelphia where he began his coaching career.”
While Nagy‘s tenure as Chicago Bears head coach was mixed, league insiders still respect his offensive acumen, and joining the Eagles would mark a homecoming while placing him under pressure to revitalize their offense.
The Chiefs officially announced Eric Bieniemy as Nagy‘s successor, while sharing a farewell message on social media: “Forever a Super Bowl champ. Thanks for everything, Coach Nagy!”
The Chiefs‘ quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, also acknowledged Nagy‘s influence, posting on Instagram: “Thank you coach for everything! Made me a better player and man!” alongside a saluting emoji.
Philadelphia hopes that by securing a proven offensive mind like Nagy, or another qualified coordinator, they can stabilize their staff and maintain competitiveness in the NFC East, even as rival Cowboys move to protect their own key personnel.
