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 10-5-0, making him the second-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 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 10-5-0 66.7% 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.