Joel Thomas
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 97-84-0 | 53.59% | 3-4 | 42.86% |
Biography
Career Summary
Joel Thomas was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 2015 to 2025, finishing his career as the associate head coach/running backs coach of the New Orleans Saints. Over his eleven years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 97-84-0. Thomas will be the associate head coach and running backs coach of the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season.
Personal Information
Thomas was born on Thursday, November 7, 1974 in Port Angeles, Washington.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 New Orleans Saints | Associate Head Coach / Running Backs Coach | 6-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 New York Giants | Running Backs Coach | 3-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 7-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2019 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 2018 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2016 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 New Orleans Saints | Running Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Past teams coached for: New Orleans Saints, New York Giants
- Date of Birth: Thursday, November 7, 1974 (51 years old), Port Angeles, Washington