Colts request to interview Brian Callahan for head coach vacancy

The Indianapolis Colts requested to interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head coach vacancy, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

There seems to be no shortage of options when it comes to the candidates for the job under general manager Chris Ballard. With eight interviews already conducted and now five more requests, the Colts have shown interest in 13 candidates.

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The #Colts requested an interview with #Bengals OC Brian Callahan for their head coaching job, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2023

Callahan, 38, would be another offensive-minded candidate to coach the Colts. He started coaching in the NFL with the Denver Broncos in 2010 as a coaching assistant. He then moved up to offensive quality control for two seasons (2011-2012) and then to the role of offensive assistant for three seasons (2013-2015).

After his stint with the Broncos, Callahan was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions for two seasons (2016-2017) and the then-Oakland Raiders (2018).

When Zac Taylor took over as head coach of the Bengals during the 2019 offseason, he hired Callahan to be his offensive coordinator, a role he’s held for the last four seasons.

Callahan is the son of longtime NFL coach Bill Callahan, who is currently the offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns.

The head coaching search will be led by general manager Chris Ballard, but the decision ultimately resides with owner Jim Irsay.

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