COACH PROFILE
John Pagano
Outside Linebackers, Washington Commanders (2026)
Colorado Mesa
Boulder, CO
John Pagano has coached in the NFL since 1996, spanning 29 seasons with 7 organizations. His roles included Outside Linebackers, Senior Defensive Assistant, Assistant Head Coach-Defense, and Defensive Coordinator. He worked under Bill O'Brien, Dan Quinn, and Jack Del Rio.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Washington Commanders
|
Outside Linebackers under Dan Quinn |
| 2025 |
Washington Commanders
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Dan Quinn |
| 2024 |
Washington Commanders
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Dan Quinn |
| 2021 |
Denver Broncos
|
Outside Linebackers under Vic Fangio |
| 2020 |
Denver Broncos
|
Outside Linebackers under Vic Fangio |
| 2019 |
Houston Texans
|
Senior Defensive Assistant, Outside Linebackers under Bill O'Brien |
| 2018 |
Houston Texans
|
Senior Defensive Assistant, Outside Linebackers under Bill O'Brien |
| 2017 |
Oakland Raiders
|
Assistant Head Coach-Defense, Defensive Coordinator under Jack Del Rio |
| 2016 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Mike McCoy |
| 2015 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Mike McCoy |
| 2014 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Mike McCoy |
| 2013 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Mike McCoy |
| 2012 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Norv Turner |
| 2011 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Linebackers under Norv Turner |
| 2010 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Outside Linebackers under Norv Turner |
| 2009 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Outside Linebackers under Norv Turner |
| 2008 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Outside Linebackers under Norv Turner |
| 2007 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Outside Linebackers under Norv Turner |
| 2006 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Assistant Linebackers, Quality Control under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 2005 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Assistant Linebackers, Quality Control under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 2004 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Quality Control under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 2003 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Quality Control under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 2002 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Quality Control under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 2001 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Defensive Assistant under Jim Mora |
| 2000 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Defensive Assistant under Jim Mora |
| 1999 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Defensive Assistant under Jim Mora |
| 1998 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Defensive Assistant under Jim Mora |
| 1997 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Defensive Assistant under Mike Ditka |
| 1996 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Defensive Assistant under Jim Mora |
Worked Under (10)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
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Houston Texans
|
2 |
|
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Washington Redskins
|
3 |
|
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Oakland Raiders
|
1 |
| Jim Mora |
New Orleans Saints
|
1 |
| Jim Mora |
Indianapolis Colts
|
4 |
|
|
San Diego Chargers
|
5 |
|
|
New Orleans Saints
|
1 |
|
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San Diego Chargers
|
4 |
|
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San Diego Chargers
|
6 |
|
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Denver Broncos
|
2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.