Washington Commanders head coach history
Ron Rivera
Rivera is the head coach for the Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team since the 2020 season, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rivera in playoff games.
Jay Gruden
Gruden was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2014-2019 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gruden in playoff games.
Mike Shanahan
Shanahan was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2013 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Shanahan in playoff games.
Jim Zorn
Zorn was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Gibbs
Gibbs was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1981-1992, 2004-2007 seasons, a total of sixteen years. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-1992, 2005, 2007) and had a 17-7 record under Coach Gibbs in playoff games. In 1982, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. The Redskins won, 27-17. In 1983, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII. The Redskins lost, 9-38. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. The Redskins won, 42-10. In 1991, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI. The Redskins won, 37-24.
Steve Spurrier
Spurrier was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001 season.
Norv Turner
Turner was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1994-2000 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Turner in playoff games.
Richie Petitbon
Petitbon was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1993 season. Petitbon's record as the team's head coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Washington Commanders history.
Jack Pardee
Pardee was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.
George Allen
Allen was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1971-1977 seasons, a total of seven years. Allen's record as the team's head coach was 67-30-1, making him the third-most successful head coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1971-1974, 1976) and had a 2-5 record under Coach Allen in playoff games. In 1972, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VII. The Redskins lost, 7-14.
Bill Austin
Austin was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1970 season.
Vince Lombardi
Lombardi was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1969 season.
Otto Graham
Graham was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years.
Bill McPeak
McPeak was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1961-1965 seasons, a total of five years.
Mike Nixon
Nixon was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1959-1960 seasons, a total of two years. Nixon's record as the team's head coach was 4-18-2, making him the least successful head coach in Washington Commanders history.
Joe Kuharich
Kuharich was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1954-1958 seasons, a total of five years.
Curly Lambeau
Lambeau was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1952-1953 seasons, a total of two years.
Herman Ball
Ball was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1949-1951 seasons, a total of three years.
John Whelchel
Whelchel was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1948 season.
Turk Edwards
Edwards was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1946-1947 seasons, a total of two years.
Dudley DeGroot
DeGroot was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1944-1945 seasons, a total of two years. DeGroot's record as the team's head coach was 14-5-1, making him the most successful head coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1945) and had a 0-1 record under Coach DeGroot in playoff games.
Dutch Bergman
Bergman was the head coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1943 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1943) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bergman in playoff games.
Ray Flaherty
Flaherty was the head coach for the Boston Redskins and Washington Redskins in the 1936-1942 seasons, a total of seven years. Flaherty's record as the team's head coach was 54-21-3, making him the second-most successful head coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1936-1937, 1940, 1942) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Flaherty in playoff games.
Eddie Casey
Casey was the head coach for the Boston Redskins in the 1935 season. Casey's record as the team's head coach was 2-8-1, making him the second-least successful head coach in Washington Commanders history.
Lone Star Dietz
Dietz was the head coach for the Boston Redskins in the 1933-1934 seasons, a total of two years.
Lud Wray
Wray was the head coach for the Boston Braves in the 1932 season.
Washington Commanders head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Rivera | 2020-2023 | 26-40-1 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Jay Gruden | 2014-2019 | 35-49-1 | 41.8% | 0-1 |
| Mike Shanahan | 2010-2013 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-1 |
| Jim Zorn | 2008-2009 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Joe Gibbs | 1981-1992, 2004-2007 | 154-94-0 | 62.1% | 17-7 |
| Steve Spurrier | 2002-2003 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 2001 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Norv Turner | 1994-2000 | 49-59-1 | 45.4% | 1-1 |
| Richie Petitbon | 1993 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jack Pardee | 1978-1980 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| George Allen | 1971-1977 | 67-30-1 | 68.9% | 2-5 |
| Bill Austin | 1970 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Vince Lombardi | 1969 | 7-5-2 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Otto Graham | 1966-1968 | 17-22-3 | 44.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill McPeak | 1961-1965 | 21-46-3 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Mike Nixon | 1959-1960 | 4-18-2 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Kuharich | 1954-1958 | 26-32-2 | 45.0% | 0-0 |
| Curly Lambeau | 1952-1953 | 10-13-1 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Herman Ball | 1949-1951 | 7-19-1 | 27.8% | 0-0 |
| John Whelchel | 1948 | 7-5-0 | 58.3% | 0-0 |
| Turk Edwards | 1946-1947 | 9-13-1 | 41.3% | 0-0 |
| Dudley DeGroot | 1944-1945 | 14-5-1 | 72.5% | 0-1 |
| Dutch Bergman | 1943 | 6-3-1 | 65.0% | 1-1 |
| Ray Flaherty | 1936-1942 | 54-21-3 | 71.2% | 2-2 |
| Eddie Casey | 1935 | 2-8-1 | 22.7% | 0-0 |
| Lone Star Dietz | 1933-1934 | 11-11-2 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Lud Wray | 1932 | 4-4-2 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Washington Commanders head coach facts
- Lud Wray was the first head coach in Commanders history in 1932.
- Joe Gibbs coached the most seasons as the Commanders's head coach at sixteen seasons.
- Ron Rivera is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.