Washington Commanders tight ends coach history

Juan Castillo

Castillo is the tight ends coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2022 season, a total of two years.

Pete Hoener

Hoener was the tight ends coach for the Washington Football Team in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hoener in playoff games.

Brian Angelihio

Angelihio was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2019 season. Angelihio's record as the team's tight ends coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history.

Brian Angelichio

Angelichio was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2019 season. Angelichio's record as the team's tight ends coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history.

Wes Phillips

Phillips was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2014-2018 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.

Sean McVay

McVay was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McVay in playoff games.

Jon Embree

Embree was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010 season.

Scott Wachenheim

Wachenheim was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2009 season. Wachenheim's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history.

Warren "Rennie" Simmons

Simmons was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1981-1989, 2004-2008 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Simmons' record as the team's tight ends coach was 129-87-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1982-1984, 1986-1987, 2005, 2007) and had a 12-5 record under Coach Simmons in playoff games. In 1982, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 27-17. In 1983, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, lost 9-38. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10.

Lawson Holland

Holland was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years.

Tony Sparano

Sparano was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001 season. Sparano's record as the team's tight ends coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history.

Pat Flaherty

Flaherty was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2000 season. Flaherty's record as the team's tight ends coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history.

Mike Pope

Pope was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Pope's record as the team's tight ends coach was 24-23-1, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Pope in playoff games.

Russ Grimm

Grimm was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Grimm in playoff games.

John Hilton

Hilton was the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years. Hilton's record as the team's tight ends coach was 24-24-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Washington Commanders history.


Washington Commanders tight ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Juan Castillo 2022-2023 12-21-1 36.8% 0-0
Pete Hoener 2020-2021 14-19-0 42.4% 0-1
Brian Angelichio 2019 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Brian Angelihio 2019 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Wes Phillips 2014-2018 35-44-1 44.4% 0-1
Sean McVay 2011-2013 18-30-0 37.5% 0-1
Jon Embree 2010 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Scott Wachenheim 2009 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Warren "Rennie" Simmons 1981-1989, 2004-2008 129-87-0 59.7% 12-5
Lawson Holland 2002-2003 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Tony Sparano 2001 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Pat Flaherty 2000 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Mike Pope 1997-1999 24-23-1 51.0% 1-1
Russ Grimm 1992-1996 31-49-0 38.8% 1-1
John Hilton 1978-1980 24-24-0 50.0% 0-0

Washington Commanders tight ends coach facts

  • John Hilton was the first tight ends coach in Commanders history in 1978.
  • Warren "Rennie" Simmons coached the most seasons as the Commanders's tight ends coach at fourteen seasons.
  • Juan Castillo is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.