Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell has been given permission to speak with other teams regarding offensive coordinator opportunities, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

O'Connell landed his first NFL coaching job back in 2015, when he took over as quarterbacks coach of the Cleveland Browns, holding that position for one year before moving on to the San Francisco 49ers as an offensive assistant.

The 34-year-old then arrived in Washington in 2017, taking the quarterbacks coach job. He was elevated to the role of offensive coordinator going into 2019.

O'Connell also had a brief NFL playing career, as the San Diego State product was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round (94th pick overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He played in two games for the Patriots in 2008, throwing six passes.

O'Connell then bounced around between the Detroit Lions, New York Jets (twice), Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers through 2012 before his NFL career came to a close.

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Outside of his pair of brief appearances with New England in 2008, O'Connell did not appear in another NFL game.

The Redskins ranked 31st in yards and last in scoring this season, but in O'Connell's defense, Washington did not exactly have a ton of talent on the offensive side of the ball.

The Redskins ended up going 3-13, finishing last in the NFC East.

Washington has missed the playoffs four years in a row. Going back even further, the Redskins have made just five postseason appearances since 1993, winning two playoff games over that span.

Washington just hired Ron Rivera as head coach.