Joseph is now the second Longhorns assistant to leave for the NFL alongside running backs coach Tashard Choice, who left to accept a job with the Detroit Lions. The Longhorns also lost safeties Blake Gideon, who accepted a job as the Georgia Tech defensive coordinator.

On Monday, it was reported that Texas defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach Terry Joseph will be hired by the New Orleans Saints. Sarkisian's attempt at keeping Joseph with a promotion this offseason was unsuccessful.