COACH PROFILE
Cannon Matthews
Nickel Backs, Chicago Bears (2026)
Ohio University
Cleveland, OH
Cannon Matthews has coached in the NFL since 2008, spanning 15 seasons with 6 organizations. His roles included Defensive Assistant, Nickel Backs, Assistant Defensive Backs, and Safeties. He worked under Ben Johnson, Dick Jauron, and Hue Jackson.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Chicago Bears
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Defensive Assistant, Nickel Backs under Ben Johnson |
| 2025 |
Chicago Bears
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Defensive Assistant, Nickel Backs, Assistant Defensive Backs under Ben Johnson |
| 2024 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Safeties under Mike McCarthy |
| 2023 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Mike McCarthy |
| 2022 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Defensive Quality Control under Mike McCarthy |
| 2021 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Defensive Quality Control under Mike McCarthy |
| 2020 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Defensive Quality Control under Mike McCarthy |
| 2019 |
Washington Redskins
|
Defensive Quality Control under Jay Gruden |
| 2018 |
Washington Redskins
|
Defensive Quality Control under Jay Gruden |
| 2017 |
Washington Redskins
|
Defensive Quality Control under Jay Gruden |
| 2016 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Hue Jackson |
| 2015 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Quality Control under Ken Whisenhunt |
| 2014 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Quality Control under Ken Whisenhunt |
| 2009 |
Buffalo Bills
|
Defensive Assistant, Special Teams Assistant under Dick Jauron |
| 2008 |
Buffalo Bills
|
Defensive Assistant, Special Teams Assistant under Dick Jauron |
Worked Under (6)
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Chicago Bears
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2 |
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Buffalo Bills
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2 |
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Cleveland Browns
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1 |
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Washington Redskins
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3 |
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Tennessee Titans
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2 |
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Dallas Cowboys
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5 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.