Eric Washington
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 159-132-1 | 54.62% | 9-9 | 50.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Eric Washington was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2025, finishing his career as the defensive line coach of the New York Jets. Over his eighteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 159-132-1.
Playing Career
Washington played tight end while at college.
Personal Information
Washington was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1969 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 New York Jets | Defensive Line Coach | 3-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 Chicago Bears | Defensive Coordinator | 5-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 11-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2022 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2021 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 11-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2020 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 2-1 |
| 2019 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Coordinator | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 15-1-0 | 2-1 |
| 2014 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 7-8-1 | 1-1 |
| 2013 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2012 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2010 Chicago Bears | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2009 Chicago Bears | Assistant Defensive Backs Coach / Defensive Assistant Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2008 Chicago Bears | Assistant Defensive Backs Coach / Defensive Assistant Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 3
- Conference Championships won: 2015
- Past teams coached for: New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers
- College Attended: Grambling State Tigers
- Position Played: Tight End
- Date of Birth: Wednesday, October 29, 1969 (56 years old), Shreveport, Louisiana