Adam Gase has coached in the NFL since 2005, spanning 17 seasons with 7 organizations. He served as head coach of the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. His roles included Passing Game Specialist, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks, and Wide Receivers. He worked under Jim Harbaugh, John Fox, and John Fox. 2 of his former assistants went on to become NFL head coaches.

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Career Timeline

Career History

Year	Team	Role(s)
2026	Los Angeles Chargers	Passing Game Specialist under Jim Harbaugh
2020	New York Jets	Head Coach HC
2019	New York Jets	Head Coach HC
2018	Miami Dolphins	Head Coach HC
2017	Miami Dolphins	Head Coach HC
2016	Miami Dolphins	Head Coach HC
2015	Chicago Bears	Offensive Coordinator under John Fox
2014	Denver Broncos	Offensive Coordinator under John Fox
2013	Denver Broncos	Offensive Coordinator under John Fox
2012	Denver Broncos	Quarterbacks under John Fox
2011	Denver Broncos	Quarterbacks under John Fox
2010	Denver Broncos	Wide Receivers under Josh McDaniels
2009	Denver Broncos	Wide Receivers under Josh McDaniels
2008	San Francisco 49ers	Offensive Assistant under Mike Nolan
2007	Detroit Lions	Quarterbacks under Rod Marinelli
2006	Detroit Lions	Offensive Quality Control under Rod Marinelli
2005	Detroit Lions	Offensive Assistant under Steve Mariucci

Worked Under (7)

Coach	Team	Years
Jim Harbaugh	Los Angeles Chargers	1
John Fox	Denver Broncos	4
John Fox	Chicago Bears	1
Josh McDaniels	Denver Broncos	2
Mike Nolan	San Francisco 49ers	1
Rod Marinelli	Detroit Lions	2
Steve Mariucci	Detroit Lions	1

Protégés (2)

Coach	First HC Job	Year
Vance Joseph	Denver Broncos	2017
Ben Johnson	Chicago Bears	2025