Ryan Nielsen
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 88-61-0 | 59.06% | 4-5 | 44.44% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ryan Nielsen is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive run game coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings since 2026. Prior to this season, he coached for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills for nine seasons. His most recent position was with the Bills as their senior defensive assistant coach. Nielsen will be the defensive run game coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings for the 2026 season.
Personal Information
Nielsen was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Run Game Coordinator | 0-0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 Buffalo Bills | Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 12-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars | Defensive Coordinator | 4-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Coordinator | 7-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 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
- Years as a coordinator: 2
- Past teams coached for: Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, March 20, 1979 (47 years old), Los Angeles, California