Ryan Nielsen
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 65-33-0 | 66.33% | 3-4 | 42.86% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ryan Nielsen is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints since 2022. Before moving into this role on the Saints he held three other positions with the team. His previous position was as the team's assistant head coach/defensive line coach for one season. He began his stint with the Saints in 2017 as the defensive line coach. Nielsen will be the new defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in 2023.
Personal Information
Nielsen was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 New Orleans Saints | Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach | 7-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 New Orleans Saints | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2019 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 2018 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2002 USC Trojans | Volunteer Assistant Coach | 11-2-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Past teams coached for: New Orleans Saints
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, March 20, 1979 (44 years old), Los Angeles, California