The Washington Redskins promoted Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator on Tuesday, a move they hope injects a youthful spark to their offense and perhaps helps replace what they once had in Sean McVay, the team's former offensive coordinator who now is head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.
O'Connell, 33, replaces Matt Cavanaugh, who now becomes the team's senior offensive assistant. O'Connell had served as the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator in 2018.
The Redskins also announced defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, whose contract had expired after this season, would return.
Other teams had inquired about trying to hire O'Connell as an offensive coordinator, sources said.