Washington Commanders linebackers coach history
Ken Norton Jr.
Jr. is the linebackers coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2024 season. Jr.'s record as the team's linebackers coach was 6-2-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Washington Commanders history.
Steve Russ
Russ was the linebackers coach for the Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team in the 2020-2023 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Russ in playoff games.
Kirk Olivadotti
Olivadotti was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2007-2009, 2015-2016 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007, 2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Olivadotti in playoff games.
Jeff FitzGerald
FitzGerald was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1998-1999, 2015 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999, 2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach FitzGerald in playoff games.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Lou Spanos
Spanos was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years. Spanos' record as the team's linebackers coach was 11-21-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Washington Commanders history.
Dale Lindsey
Lindsey was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1997-1998, 2004-2006 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lindsey in playoff games.
George Edwards
Edwards was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2002 season.
Greg Manusky
Manusky was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001 season.
Foge Fazio
Fazio was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2000 season.
Mike Haluchak
Haluchak was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. Haluchak's record as the team's linebackers coach was 18-30-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Washington Commanders history.
Larry Peccatiello
Peccatiello was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. Peccatiello's record as the team's linebackers coach was 16-9-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Peccatiello 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.
George Dickson
Dickson was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1980 season. Dickson's record as the team's linebackers coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Washington Commanders history.
Maxie Baughan
Baughan was the linebackers coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1974 season. Baughan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-4-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1974) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Baughan in playoff games.
Washington Commanders linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Norton Jr. | 2024 | 6-2-0 | 75.0% | 0-0 |
| Steve Russ | 2020-2023 | 26-40-1 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Kirk Olivadotti | 2007-2009, 2015-2016 | 38-41-1 | 48.1% | 0-2 |
| Jeff FitzGerald | 1998-1999, 2015 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-2 |
| Bob Slowik | 2012-2013 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-1 |
| Lou Spanos | 2010-2011 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Dale Lindsey | 1997-1998, 2004-2006 | 35-44-1 | 44.4% | 1-1 |
| George Edwards | 2002 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Greg Manusky | 2001 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Foge Fazio | 2000 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Haluchak | 1994-1996 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Larry Peccatiello | 1981-1982 | 16-9-0 | 64.0% | 4-0 |
| George Dickson | 1980 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Maxie Baughan | 1974 | 10-4-0 | 71.4% | 0-1 |
Washington Commanders linebackers coach facts
- Maxie Baughan was the first linebackers coach in Commanders history in 1974.
- Dale Lindsey and Kirk Olivadotti coached the most seasons as the Commanders's linebackers coach at five seasons.
- Ken Norton Jr. is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.