Vic Fangio Reportedly Considering Retirement

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is considering retirement from the NFL, according to a report from PhillyVoice’s Jimmy Kempski.

It sounds like the Eagles are optimistic that the 67-year-old will return for at least one more season. But a final decision still awaits.

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According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Eagles got a big scare recently when legendary defensive coordinator Vic Fangio informed the team that he was retiring from coaching in the NFL. However, sources said that Fangio was convinced by the team’s brass to stay for at least one more season in 2026.

For now, Fangio is back, though it should be noted that PhillyVoice reached out to an Eagles spokesperson to confirm that Fangio is still the team’s defensive coordinator, and they declined to answer until further notice. As such, wiggle room exists for Fangio to change his mind again.

Other reporters have also weighed in to share similar sentiment that Fangio could very well return but it’s not yet a done deal.

Kempski also reports that the Eagles reached out to former defensive coordinators Jonathan Gannon (no!) and Jim Schwartz to gauge their interest in returning to Philly should Fangio retire. Gannon has since taken the Green Bay Packers’ DC job while a reportedly disgruntled Schwartz remains under contract with the Cleveland Browns despite being passed over for their head coach opening.

If Fangio does return, the Eagles should reasonably be expected to have one of the league’s better defenses next season. He’s done an awesome job in two years as Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator. The Eagles don’t win Super Bowl LIX without him.

If Fangio does NOT return, well, that would be a pretty devastating loss. Especially after losing his potential successor Christian Parker to the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles would do well to find a way to get Schwartz back in Philly if needed. Otherwise, it’s unclear who would replace Fangio.

Even if Fangio does come back for 2026, it’s clear that the Eagles need to be ready that he might not be coaching for too much longer.