Kliff Kinsgbury spent the last two NFL seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders. But he’ll be looking for a new place to call home in 2026, as he was let go from his position on Tuesday, which is being called a “mutual decision” made by both parties.
3 Possible NFL Homes For Kliff Kingsbury In 2026
Kingsbury has been mentioned as a potential head coaching candidate during this hiring cycle. But even if he doesn’t lock down one of the available job vacancies, he’ll still be able to find work as a coordinator in the league. Below, we take a look at three possible destinations for the 46-year-old.
Tennessee Titans — Head Coach
They haven’t listed him as one of their potential interviews, but Kingsbury might be a natural fit for the Tennessee Titans. The coach has been known for his work with young quarterbacks in the past, including his time with Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels. The Titans could be looking for someone to come in and be able to elevate Cam Ward to unlock his NFL full potential, and Kingsbury certainly fits that bill.
So far, Tennessee has included Matt Nagy, Lou Anarumo, Kevin Stefanski, and Raheem Morris on their list of candidates to interview, but more names could be added in the coming days. Don’t be surprised if Kingsbury ends up on that list.
Kansas City Chiefs — Offensive Coordinator
How about a reunion with Patrick Mahomes? Kingsbury is widely credited for having a hand in Mahomes’ collegiate development at Texas Tech, and there is a possibility of the two joining forces again.
The Kansas City Chiefs are in danger of losing their offensive coordinator to one of the head coaching vacancies, as Matt Nagy has become a hot name on the market in 2026. If he does depart, the Chiefs will be looking for a new OC for the first time since 2022, which will be a tough blow to their striving for consistency in that department. But if it comes to that, there may be no one better suited for the job than Kingsbury.
Buffalo Bills — Offensive Coordinator
Like the Chiefs, the Bills may see their offensive coordinator walk in order to take a bigger opportunity this offseason. Joe Brady has done a good enough job (with limited weapons other than Josh Allen) calling the plays for Buffalo that he is once again one of the names mentioned in this year’s NFL hiring cycle.
Kingsbury’s biggest selling point is his long track record of quarterback-centric offense, something that aligns perfectly with maximizing Josh Allen in his prime. The Bills have leaned into a spread-based attack under Brady that lets Allen play fast and aggressive, and Kingsbury’s scheme would build on that foundation.
