Norv Turner coached in the NFL from 1985 to 2019, spanning 33 seasons with 10 organizations. He served as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Washington Commanders. His roles included Offensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach, Quarterbacks, and Tight Ends. He worked under Dave Wannstedt, Jimmy Johnson, and John Robinson. 7 of his former assistants went on to become NFL head coaches.

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Career Timeline

Career History

Year	Team	Role(s)
2019	Carolina Panthers	Offensive Coordinator under Ron Rivera
2018	Carolina Panthers	Offensive Coordinator under Ron Rivera
2016	Minnesota Vikings	Offensive Coordinator under Mike Zimmer
2015	Minnesota Vikings	Offensive Coordinator under Mike Zimmer
2014	Minnesota Vikings	Offensive Coordinator under Mike Zimmer
2013	Cleveland Browns	Offensive Coordinator under Rob Chudzinski
2012	San Diego Chargers	Head Coach HC
2011	San Diego Chargers	Head Coach HC
2010	San Diego Chargers	Head Coach HC
2009	San Diego Chargers	Head Coach HC
2008	San Diego Chargers	Head Coach HC
2007	San Diego Chargers	Head Coach HC
2006	San Francisco 49ers	Offensive Coordinator under Mike Nolan
2005	Oakland Raiders	Head Coach HC
2004	Oakland Raiders	Head Coach HC
2002	Miami Dolphins	Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator under Dave Wannstedt
2001	San Diego Chargers	Offensive Coordinator under Mike Riley
2000	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1999	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1998	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1997	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1996	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1995	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1994	Washington Redskins	Head Coach HC
1993	Dallas Cowboys	Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks under Jimmy Johnson
1992	Dallas Cowboys	Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks under Jimmy Johnson
1991	Dallas Cowboys	Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks under Jimmy Johnson
1990	Los Angeles Rams	Tight Ends, Wide Receivers under John Robinson
1989	Los Angeles Rams	Tight Ends, Wide Receivers under John Robinson
1988	Los Angeles Rams	Tight Ends, Wide Receivers under John Robinson
1987	Los Angeles Rams	Tight Ends, Wide Receivers under John Robinson
1986	Los Angeles Rams	Tight Ends under John Robinson
1985	Los Angeles Rams	Tight Ends under John Robinson

Worked Under (8)

Coach	Team	Years
Dave Wannstedt	Miami Dolphins	1
Jimmy Johnson	Dallas Cowboys	3
John Robinson	Los Angeles Rams	6
Mike Nolan	San Francisco 49ers	1
Mike Riley	San Diego Chargers	1
Mike Zimmer	Minnesota Vikings	3
Rob Chudzinski	Cleveland Bulldogs	1
Ron Rivera	Carolina Panthers	2

Protégés (7)

Coach	First HC Job	Year
Mike Martz	St. Louis Rams	2000
Mike Nolan	San Francisco 49ers	2005
Cam Cameron	Miami Dolphins	2007
Ron Rivera	Carolina Panthers	2011
Chuck Pagano	Indianapolis Colts	2012
Rob Chudzinski	Cleveland Bulldogs	2013
Steve Wilks	Arizona Cardinals	2018