A former member of Nick Sirianni’s original Eagles coaching staff could be headed to reunite with Philip Rivers in the college ranks.

Jason Michael, Philadelphia’s tight ends coach from 2021 through 2025, is expected to be among the possibilities for NC State’s offensive coordinator position under Rivers, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The report identifies Michael as a potential option as Rivers assembles his staff, with no agreement reported.

Rivers was approved as NC State’s new head coach Friday, bringing the former Wolfpack quarterback back to his alma mater. His staff could feature a familiar face with experience coordinating an NFL offense and coaching several positions.

Jason Michael has connections to Rivers and Nick Sirianni

Michael’s history with Rivers stretches across two NFL stops. He coached the San Diego Chargers’ tight ends from 2011 through 2013, working with Antonio Gates while Rivers directed the offense. Michael later coached Indianapolis’ tight ends in 2019 and 2020, overlapping with Rivers during the quarterback’s 2020 season with the Colts.

Rivers threw for 4,169 yards and 24 touchdowns against 11 interceptions that season, completing 68% of his passes. That shared experience would give the two an established working relationship if NC State’s search progresses toward Michael. Michael also worked with Sirianni in Indianapolis before following him to Philadelphia in 2021. The Eagles announced Michael as their tight ends coach when Sirianni assembled his first staff, continuing a connection that preceded their arrival in Philadelphia.

Former Eagles assistant brings coordinator experience

Michael previously served as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator in 2014 and 2015 before coaching the Titans’ quarterbacks in 2016 and 2017. His coaching background also includes college experience at Tennessee, giving him familiarity with both levels of the sport.

In Philadelphia, Michael coached Dallas Goedert and helped develop Grant Calcaterra. His tenure included the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX championship season, when Goedert led the team with 17 catches and 215 receiving yards during the postseason. Calcaterra added 24 receptions for 298 yards during the regular season. For Rivers, Michael would offer an experienced assistant with a background in quarterback development, tight end play, and offensive coordination. For Michael, the opening offers a chance to return to a coordinator role while working alongside a quarterback he knows well.

The next step is whether that familiarity turns into a formal pursuit. For now, Michael is a reported possibility as Rivers begins shaping his NC State staff.