John Pagano
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 219-212-0 | 50.81% | 5-10 | 33.33% |
Biography
Career Summary
John Pagano is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the senior defensive assistant coach for the Washington Commanders since 2024. Prior to this season, he coached for the New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, and Denver Broncos for twenty-six seasons. His most recent position was with the Broncos as their outside linebackers coach.
Career Awards
During the 2016 season as the defensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers he coached Joey Bosa to the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Personal Information
Pagano was born on Thursday, March 30, 1967 in Boulder, Colorado.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Washington Commanders | Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 9-5-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 Denver Broncos | Outside Linebackers Coach | 7-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 Denver Broncos | Outside Linebackers Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Houston Texans | Outside Linebackers Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2018 Houston Texans | Outside Linebackers Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2017 Oakland Raiders | Assistant Head Coach-Defense | 4-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Oakland Raiders | Assistant Head Coach-Defense / Interim Defensive Coordinator | 2-4-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2014 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 2012 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 San Diego Chargers | Linebackers Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2010 San Diego Chargers | Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 San Diego Chargers | Linebackers Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 2008 San Diego Chargers | Outside Linebackers Coach | 8-8-0 | 1-1 |
| 2007 San Diego Chargers | Outside Linebackers Coach | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 2006 San Diego Chargers | Assistant Linebackers Coach | 14-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 2005 San Diego Chargers | Assistant Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Quality Control Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2003 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Quality Control Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Quality Control Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2001 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Assistant Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2000 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Assistant Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1999 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Assistant Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1998 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Assistant Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1997 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Assistant Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1996 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Assistant Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 5
- Past teams coached for: Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints
- Family Members: Chuck Pagano, Brother
- Date of Birth: Thursday, March 30, 1967 (57 years old), Boulder, Colorado