Philadelphia Eagles assistant linebackers/defensive quality control coach Ronell Williams is not returning for the 2026 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders officially announced they’re hiring the Chester, Pennsylvania native as their new linebackers coach.
Williams previously interviewed for a position on the Dallas Cowboys’ new defensive staff under former Eagles assistant Christian Parker earlier this offseason.
The Raiders’ interest in Williams might have something to do with them employing multiple former Eagles front office members; both Brandon Hunt and Anthony Patch overlapped with Williams in Philly.
The Raiders were also likely interested in the Eagles’ recent success at the linebackers position. Zack Baun was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2024 and he made the Pro Bowl each of the past two seasons. Nakobe Dean, who is a free agent and could conceivably sign with the Raiders, has obviously played at a high level when healthy. 2025 first-round pick Jihaad Campbell showed promise as a rookie and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has looked good in limited opportunities.
It’s not perfectly clear if Williams’ contract expired or if he was poached away from the Eagles. Either way, Philly will seemingly be looking for a new assistant linebackers coach to help Bobby King.
Williams joins the aforementioned Parker and Tyler Yelk as defensive coaches that left the Eagles this offseason.
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