Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach history
Jemal Singleton
Singleton is the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles since the 2021 season, a total of four years. Singleton's record as the team's running backs coach was 46-20-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Singleton in playoff games. In 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Nick Sirianni, lost 35-38.
Duce Staley
Staley was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013-2020 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2013, 2017-2019) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Staley in playoff games. In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Doug Pederson, won 41-33.
Ted Williams
Williams was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997-2012 seasons, a total of sixteen years. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (2000-2004, 2006, 2008-2010) and had a 10-9 record under Coach Williams in playoff games. In 2004, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, lost 21-24.
Dick Jamieson
Jamieson was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. Jamieson's record as the team's running backs coach was 20-12-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Jamieson in playoff games.
Dick Wood
Wood was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1991-1994 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wood in playoff games.
Dave Atkins
Atkins was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986-1990 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1988-1990) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Atkins in playoff games.
Milt Jackson
Jackson was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 season.
Billie Matthews
Matthews was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. Matthews' record as the team's running backs coach was 11-20-1, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
John Becker
Becker was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980-1981) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Becker in playoff games. In 1980, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Dick Vermeil, lost 10-27.
Billy Joe
Joe was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1979-1980 seasons, a total of two years. Joe's record as the team's running backs coach was 23-9-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1979-1980) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Joe in playoff games. In 1980, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Dick Vermeil, lost 10-27.
Johnny Roland
Roland was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1976-1978 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1978) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Roland in playoff games.
John Idzik
Idzik was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1973-1975 seasons, a total of three years. Idzik's record as the team's running backs coach was 16-25-1, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Jack Zilly
Zilly was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1970-1972 seasons, a total of three years. Zilly's record as the team's running backs coach was 11-28-3, making him the least successful running backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach record
Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
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Jemal Singleton | 2021-2024 | 46-20-0 | 69.7% | 2-3 |
Duce Staley | 2013-2020 | 69-58-1 | 54.3% | 4-3 |
Ted Williams | 1997-2012 | 139-115-2 | 54.7% | 10-9 |
Dick Jamieson | 1995-1996 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 1-2 |
Dick Wood | 1991-1994 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
Dave Atkins | 1986-1990 | 43-35-1 | 55.1% | 0-3 |
Milt Jackson | 1985 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
Billie Matthews | 1983-1984 | 11-20-1 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
John Becker | 1980-1982 | 25-16-0 | 61.0% | 2-2 |
Billy Joe | 1979-1980 | 23-9-0 | 71.9% | 3-2 |
Johnny Roland | 1976-1978 | 18-26-0 | 40.9% | 0-1 |
John Idzik | 1973-1975 | 16-25-1 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
Jack Zilly | 1970-1972 | 11-28-3 | 29.8% | 0-0 |
Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach facts
- Jack Zilly was the first running backs coach in Eagles history in 1970.
- Ted Williams coached the most seasons as the Eagles's running backs coach at sixteen seasons.
- Jemal Singleton is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.