Freddie Kitchens coached in the NFL from 2006 to 2021, spanning 16 seasons with 4 organizations. He served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. His roles included Senior Offensive Assistant, Offensive Coordinator, Tight Ends, and Associate Head Coach. He worked under Bill Parcells, Bruce Arians, and Hue Jackson. 1 of his former assistants went on to become NFL head coaches.

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Career Timeline

Career History

Year	Team	Role(s)
2021	New York Giants	Senior Offensive Assistant, Offensive Coordinator under Joe Judge
2020	New York Giants	Tight Ends under Joe Judge
2019	Cleveland Browns	Head Coach HC
2018	Cleveland Browns	Associate Head Coach, Running Backs, Offensive Coordinator under Hue Jackson
2017	Arizona Cardinals	Running Backs under Bruce Arians
2016	Arizona Cardinals	Quarterbacks under Bruce Arians
2015	Arizona Cardinals	Quarterbacks under Bruce Arians
2014	Arizona Cardinals	Quarterbacks under Bruce Arians
2013	Arizona Cardinals	Quarterbacks under Bruce Arians
2012	Arizona Cardinals	Tight Ends under Ken Whisenhunt
2011	Arizona Cardinals	Tight Ends under Ken Whisenhunt
2010	Arizona Cardinals	Tight Ends under Ken Whisenhunt
2009	Arizona Cardinals	Tight Ends under Ken Whisenhunt
2008	Arizona Cardinals	Tight Ends under Ken Whisenhunt
2007	Arizona Cardinals	Tight Ends under Ken Whisenhunt
2006	Dallas Cowboys	Tight Ends under Bill Parcells

Worked Under (5)

Coach	Team	Years
Bill Parcells	Dallas Cowboys	1
Bruce Arians	Arizona Cardinals	5
Hue Jackson	Cleveland Browns	1
Joe Judge	New York Giants	2
Ken Whisenhunt	Arizona Cardinals	6

Protégés (1)

Coach	First HC Job	Year
Todd Monken	Cleveland Browns	2026