Ryan Nielsen
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72-43-0 | 62.61% | 3-4 | 42.86% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ryan Nielsen is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons since 2023. Prior to this season, he coached for the New Orleans Saints for six seasons. His most recent position was with the Saints as their co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach. Nielsen will be the new defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Personal Information
Nielsen was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 1
- Past teams coached for: Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, March 20, 1979 (45 years old), Los Angeles, California