Overview
- Washington will reassign incumbent coach Darryl Tapp to an assistant defensive line role, according to reporter Nicki Jhabvala.
- Eric Henderson returns to the NFL after two seasons at USC, bringing prior Rams experience and praise from Aaron Donald for his coaching impact.
- USC has opened a search for a new defensive line coach, with On3 reporting Zarnell Fitch as an early name to watch.
- Texas Tech confirmed Fitch’s contract expired on January 31 and was not renewed, making him available in this hiring cycle.
- USC’s staff shuffle follows earlier moves that included D’Anton Lynn’s departure to Penn State and Gary Patterson’s hire as defensive coordinator, as freshman Jahkeem Stewart publicly saluted Henderson’s new opportunity.