Davis Webb has stepped away from one of the NFL’s most high-profile vacancies, pulling his name from the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coaching search just as he lines up a virtual interview for the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator job. The Broncos assistant is choosing a different path at a pivotal moment in the hiring cycle, prioritizing a play-calling future over the immediate jump to the big chair. His decision reshapes not only the Raiders’ search but also the emerging market for young offensive minds.
The move underscores how quickly Webb’s profile has risen, and how carefully he appears to be managing his next step. Rather than chase the prestige of becoming a head coach in his early 30s, he is positioning himself for a coordinator role that could offer more control over an offense and a clearer runway to long-term success.
The decision to exit the Raiders race
Davis Webb, who has been working as the Broncos pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, was a finalist for the Raiders’ head coaching job before informing the team that he was withdrawing from consideration. Reporting described him as entering Thursday as one of the last candidates standing for the Raiders, only to step away before an offer materialized. That choice instantly altered the dynamics in Las Vegas, where ownership had been weighing a young, first-time head coach against more traditional options.
Multiple accounts framed Webb’s move as a proactive decision rather than a reaction to being passed over. One detailed how the Broncos assistant, identified as a Broncos QB coach, “reportedly withdrew his name from consideration” for the Raide job as part of Thursday’s top coaching developments. Another report, attributed to By Sam Robinson, noted that Webb’s withdrawal came after he had advanced deep into the process, underscoring that this was a deliberate pivot rather than a courtesy interview gone nowhere.
Giants OC interview and a calculated career path
Webb’s decision is closely tied to his opportunity with the Giants, where he is expected to conduct a virtual interview for the offensive coordinator role. One account, written by Christian Arnold and Published Jan, stated that Davis Webb pulled out of the Raiders search with that Giants conversation looming. For a coach whose background is rooted in quarterback development and passing concepts, the chance to run an offense in New York may offer a more natural next step than managing an entire franchise in Las Vegas.
From a career-arc standpoint, I see this as Webb betting on the value of play-calling experience. Another version of the same report, again tied to Christian Arnold and Published Jan, emphasized that he removed himself from the Raiders mix just as that Giants OC interview was coming into focus. For a young assistant, calling plays for a marquee NFC franchise can be a more sustainable springboard than taking on a rebuilding roster as a first-time head coach without that on-field control.
Broncos roots and rising reputation
Webb’s candidacy for both the Raiders and Giants roles is rooted in the work he has done in Denver. As Broncos pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, he has been credited with helping stabilize the offense and developing the team’s signal callers, which is why he is now viewed as a prime candidate for higher responsibility. One detailed breakdown noted that Webb is withdrawing from the Raiders search while remaining in the conversation for offensive coordinator jobs with the Ravens and Giants.
That same reporting stressed that it “remains to be seen” whether he will ultimately interview with the Ravens, Giants, or other teams, but the mere fact that multiple franchises are circling tells me his stock is climbing quickly. Another analysis of the Raiders’ search added that Webb is considered a prime candidate for his current team’s offensive coordinator position, with sources familiar with the process describing how Webb is viewed inside the league. That kind of internal backing often matters as much as public buzz when owners and general managers weigh who is ready for a bigger role.
How Webb’s move reshapes the Raiders’ search
With Webb out, the Raiders’ search narrows and clarifies. One detailed rundown of the coaching carousel described how Thursday’s top developments included the Broncos QB coach, identified as Story by Yahoo Sports Staff, bowing out of the race. Another live tracker, again tied to Yahoo Sports Staff on a Fri in the early morning UTC window, placed Webb’s decision alongside other major moves, such as the Falcons hiring Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham, to illustrate how quickly the landscape is shifting as Only two teams, the Patriots and Seahawks, remain active on the field.
Separate reporting on the Las Vegas Raiders and their preferences suggested that the “cat is out of the bag” regarding who they favor for the job. According to Ian Rappoport of NF, the organization has zeroed in on another offensive mind, with one account explaining that the Las Vegas Raiders their leadership see a clear front-runner now that Webb has pulled himself from the mix. Another detailed breakdown of the search added that Webb has withdrawn from the Raiders search, clearing the way for that preferred candidate to move forward.
What it signals about Webb’s long-term trajectory
Stepping back from a head coaching opportunity at this stage is unusual, but it may prove to be a savvy long-term play. One detailed report, labeled January 29th, 2026 at 6:26pm CST and By Sam Robinson, emphasized that Davis Webb is likely to receive significant interest as an offensive coordinator, potentially with play-calling responsibilities that he does not currently hold. For a coach still building his résumé, that kind of role can be more valuable than taking on a head job that might come with limited patience and a steep learning curve.
Another detailed account of the broader coaching cycle, again tied to Yahoo Sports Staff and presented as a live tracker, placed Webb’s move alongside other major shifts to highlight how quickly opportunities can appear and disappear in this window. That live coverage noted that Thursday brought a flurry of decisions, including Webb’s withdrawal and the Falcons’ front office hire, as teams outside the Patriots and Seahawks turned fully to 2026 and beyond. In that context, Webb’s choice looks less like a retreat and more like a targeted move to land in a spot, whether with the Giants, Ravens, or even the Broncos themselves, where he can design and call an offense that will define his coaching identity.
