Former Purdue quarterback David Blough is receiving interest as a potential assistant coach from the NFL's Chicago Bears and New York Jets, per a report.

David Blough, hired just a year ago as assistant quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders, is already gaining attention from multiple NFL teams. He is being pursued by the Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars for various roles.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Bears have requested to interview Washington Commanders assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough for their passing game coordinator. The New York Jets have also requested to interview Blough for their quarterbacks coach job.

David Blough just completed his first year as a coach after being a backup QB in the NFL for five seasons. He was Washington's assistant QB coach this season, and is considered a

David Blough made the jump from player to coach in 2024 and he may be taking a leap up the ladder in his new field in 2025.

David Blough‘s quarterback career lasted through the 2023 season, and the veteran reserve opted to transition to coaching before his 30th birthday. He is already generating extensive interest about moving up the ladder.

Mike Garafolo reports that Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough currently has two interview requests, one of which is for the QB coach position with the Jets.