COACH PROFILE
Sean Desai
Senior Defensive Assistant, Cincinnati Bengals (2026)
Boston University
Shelton, CT
Sean Desai has coached in the NFL since 2013, spanning 14 seasons with 5 organizations. His roles included Senior Defensive Assistant, Defensive Coordinator, Associate Head Coach, and Defensive Assistant. He worked under John Fox, Marc Trestman, and Matt Nagy.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Zac Taylor |
| 2025 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Zac Taylor |
| 2024 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Sean McVay |
| 2023 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Defensive Coordinator under Nick Sirianni |
| 2022 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Associate Head Coach, Defensive Assistant under Pete Carroll |
| 2021 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Coordinator under Matt Nagy |
| 2020 |
Chicago Bears
|
Safeties under Matt Nagy |
| 2019 |
Chicago Bears
|
Safeties under Matt Nagy |
| 2018 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Quality Control under Matt Nagy |
| 2017 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Quality Control under John Fox |
| 2016 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Quality Control under John Fox |
| 2015 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Quality Control under John Fox |
| 2014 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Quality Control under Marc Trestman |
| 2013 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Quality Control under Marc Trestman |
Worked Under (7)
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Chicago Bears
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3 |
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Chicago Bears
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2 |
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Chicago Bears
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4 |
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Philadelphia Eagles
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1 |
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Seattle Seahawks
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1 |
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Los Angeles Rams
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1 |
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Cincinnati Bengals
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2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.