Former Philadelphia Eagles tight ends coach Jason Michael is emerging as a candidate for the offensive coordinator position at NC State.
The potential reunion follows the appointment of Philip Rivers as the new head coach of the Wolfpack, as reported by the university.
According to CBS Sports, Michael is among the possibilities being considered as Rivers assembles his inaugural staff.
No formal agreement has been reached between the parties at this time.
Michael, who served as the Philadelphia tight ends coach from 2021 through 2025, shares a significant professional history with the new head coach.
The two worked together when Michael coached tight ends for the San Diego Chargers from 2011 to 2013, and again during the 2020 season with the Indianapolis Colts.
This history provides an established working relationship that could influence the current search process, noted Eagles Wire.
Michael previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in 2014 and 2015.
His background also includes coaching stints at the collegiate level, providing him with experience at both the professional and amateur ranks.
During his tenure with the Eagles, Michael was instrumental in the development of players such as Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra, according to team records.
His recent work includes the Super Bowl LIX championship season, where he helped manage the team’s tight end production during the postseason.
For Rivers, hiring an assistant with a background in quarterback development and offensive coordination could be a priority as he returns to his alma mater.
Michael remains a reported possibility as the coaching staff at NC State continues to take shape following the recent announcement of the head coach.
The search remains in the early stages as the university transitions to the new leadership era under the former Wolfpack quarterback.