Minnesota Vikings offensive assistant coach history
Ben Ellefson
Ellefson is the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2024 season. Ellefson's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 5-2-0, making him the most successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Ryan Silverfield
Silverfield was the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 season. Silverfield's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Silverfield in playoff games.
Chad O'Shea
O'Shea was the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. O'Shea's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 24-24-0, making him the second-least successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach O'Shea in playoff games.
Clay Matchett
Matchett was the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 season. Matchett's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 6-10-0, making him the least successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Randy Hanson
Hanson was the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. Hanson's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 17-15-0, making him the third-least successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Hanson in playoff games.
John Tice
Tice was the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 season. Tice's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Tice in playoff games.
Jerry Brown
Brown was the offensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 season. Brown's record as the team's offensive assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful offensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.
Minnesota Vikings offensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Ellefson | 2024 | 5-2-0 | 71.4% | 0-0 |
| Chad O'Shea | 2006-2008 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Ryan Silverfield | 2008 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Clay Matchett | 2006 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Randy Hanson | 2003-2004 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| John Tice | 1999 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Jerry Brown | 1988 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
Minnesota Vikings offensive assistant coach facts
- Jerry Brown was the first offensive assistant coach in Vikings history in 1988.
- Chad O'Shea coached the most seasons as the Vikings's offensive assistant coach at three seasons.
- Ben Ellefson is the current offensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.