COACH PROFILE
Ryan Downard
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Miami Dolphins (2026)
Eastern Michigan
Lima, OH
Ryan Downard has coached in the NFL since 2014, spanning 11 seasons with 3 organizations. His roles included Defensive Backs, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Safeties, and Assistant Defensive Backs. He worked under Jeff Hafley, Matt LaFleur, and Mike McCarthy.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Miami Dolphins
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Defensive Backs, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator under Jeff Hafley |
| 2025 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Defensive Backs under Matt LaFleur |
| 2024 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Defensive Backs under Matt LaFleur |
| 2023 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Defensive Backs under Matt LaFleur |
| 2022 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Safeties under Matt LaFleur |
| 2021 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Matt LaFleur |
| 2020 |
Green Bay Packers
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Assistant Defensive Backs under Matt LaFleur |
| 2019 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Matt LaFleur |
| 2018 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Defensive Quality Control under Mike McCarthy |
| 2015 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Defensive Assistant under Mike Pettine |
| 2014 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Defensive Assistant under Mike Pettine |
Worked Under (4)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Miami Dolphins
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1 |
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Green Bay Packers
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7 |
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Green Bay Packers
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1 |
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Cleveland Browns
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2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.