Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach history
D.J. Eliot
Eliot is the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles since the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Eliot in playoff games.
Nick Rallis
Rallis was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. Rallis' record as the team's linebackers coach was 23-11-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Rallis 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.
Ken Flajole
Flajole was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016-2020 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2017-2019) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Flajole 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.
Mike Caldwell
Caldwell was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Shuey
Shuey was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008-2010 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008-2010) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Shuey in playoff games.
Sean McDermott
McDermott was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2007 season.
Steve Spagnuolo
Spagnuolo was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Spagnuolo 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.
Ron Rivera
Rivera was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999-2003 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2000-2003) and had a 5-4 record under Coach Rivera in playoff games.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Vitt in playoff games.
Jim Vechiarella
Vechiarella was the linebackers 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 Vechiarella in playoff games.
Ronnie Joe Jones
Jones was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Jones' record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989-1990) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Jones in playoff games.
Jeff Fisher
Fisher was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Fisher's record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989-1990) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Fisher in playoff games.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986-1988 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
George Hill
Hill was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1979-1984 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1979-1981) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Hill 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.
Bill McPherson
McPherson was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1978 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1978) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McPherson in playoff games.
Bill Davis Sr.
Davis Sr. was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Davis Sr.'s record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-19-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Rod Rust
Rust was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Rust's record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-19-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Walt Michaels
Michaels was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1973-1975 seasons, a total of three years.
Jim Carr
Carr was the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1969-1972 seasons, a total of four years. Carr's record as the team's linebackers coach was 15-37-4, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Eliot | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 0-1 |
| Nick Rallis | 2021-2022 | 23-11-0 | 67.6% | 2-2 |
| Ken Flajole | 2016-2020 | 42-37-1 | 53.1% | 4-2 |
| Mike Caldwell | 2011-2012 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Bill Shuey | 2008-2010 | 30-17-1 | 63.5% | 2-3 |
| Sean McDermott | 2007 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Steve Spagnuolo | 2004-2006 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 3-2 |
| Ron Rivera | 1999-2003 | 51-29-0 | 63.8% | 5-4 |
| Joe Vitt | 1995-1998 | 29-34-1 | 46.1% | 1-2 |
| Jim Vechiarella | 1991-1994 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Jeff Fisher | 1989-1990 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-2 |
| Ronnie Joe Jones | 1989-1990 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-2 |
| Wade Phillips | 1986-1988 | 22-24-1 | 47.9% | 0-1 |
| George Hill | 1979-1984 | 47-41-1 | 53.4% | 3-3 |
| Bill McPherson | 1978 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Rod Rust | 1976-1977 | 9-19-0 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Bill Davis Sr. | 1976-1977 | 9-19-0 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Walt Michaels | 1973-1975 | 16-25-1 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Carr | 1969-1972 | 15-37-4 | 30.4% | 0-0 |
Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach facts
- Jim Carr was the first linebackers coach in Eagles history in 1969.
- George Hill coached the most seasons as the Eagles's linebackers coach at six seasons.
- D.J. Eliot is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.