COACH PROFILE
Richard Smith
Linebackers, Chicago Bears (2026)
Rio Hondo JC
Los Angeles, CA
Richard Smith has coached in the NFL since 1988, spanning 39 seasons with 12 organizations. His roles included Linebackers, Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, and Assistant Head Coach. He worked under Anthony Lynn, Ben Johnson, and Dan Quinn.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Chicago Bears
|
Linebackers under Ben Johnson |
| 2025 |
Chicago Bears
|
Linebackers under Ben Johnson |
| 2024 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers, Defensive Run Game Coordinator under Shane Steichen |
| 2023 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers, Defensive Run Game Coordinator under Shane Steichen |
| 2022 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers under Frank Reich |
| 2021 |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
Linebackers under Jon Gruden |
| 2020 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2019 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2018 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2017 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2016 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Defensive Coordinator under Dan Quinn |
| 2015 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Defensive Coordinator under Dan Quinn |
| 2014 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2013 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2012 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2011 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2010 |
Carolina Panthers
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2009 |
Carolina Panthers
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2008 |
Houston Texans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Gary Kubiak |
| 2007 |
Houston Texans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Gary Kubiak |
| 2006 |
Houston Texans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Gary Kubiak |
| 2005 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Defensive Coordinator under Nick Saban |
| 2004 |
Detroit Lions
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2003 |
Detroit Lions
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2002 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2001 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2000 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1999 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1998 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1997 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1996 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Mike Shanahan |
| 1995 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Mike Shanahan |
| 1994 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator under Wade Phillips |
| 1993 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers under Wade Phillips |
| 1992 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers, Assistant Offensive Line under Jack Pardee |
| 1991 |
Houston Oilers
|
Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers under Jack Pardee |
| 1990 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Jack Pardee |
| 1989 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Jerry Glanville |
| 1988 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Jerry Glanville |
Worked Under (16)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Los Angeles Chargers
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4 |
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Chicago Bears
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2 |
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Atlanta Falcons
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2 |
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Indianapolis Colts
|
1 |
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Houston Texans
|
3 |
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Houston Oilers
|
3 |
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Houston Oilers
|
2 |
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Carolina Panthers
|
2 |
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Denver Broncos
|
4 |
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Las Vegas Raiders
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1 |
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Denver Broncos
|
2 |
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Miami Dolphins
|
1 |
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Indianapolis Colts
|
2 |
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San Francisco 49ers
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6 |
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Detroit Lions
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2 |
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Denver Broncos
|
2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.