Entering Thursday, Jacksonville’s coaching search was essentially narrowed down to three: Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich — the fan-favorite choice and seemingly the leader in the clubhouse — as well as Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
Leftwich and Eberflus had already interviewed twice for the position, and Hackett was set for a second interview on Thursday. However, that interview doesn’t seem likely to happen.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Hackett has come to terms with the Denver Broncos to be the team’s next head coach. And to narrow things down even further, it seems Eberflus is now also off the board. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he is expected to accept the open Chicago Bears job.
