Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn continues to add to his coaching staff. On Monday evening, Brent Allbright of KOA 850 AM in Denver reported that veteran NFL assistant John Pagano was heading to Washington.
-Per league source:
former Chargers & Raiders defensive coordinator John Pagano will join the Washington Commanders staff.
Pagano, a former Broncos assistant under Vic Fangio, was a hot name this cycle, had multiple teams interested.@KOAColorado
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) February 12, 2024
When someone asked Allbright what role Pagano would serve, he said “probably” senior defensive assistant.
Pagano, 56, is the brother of former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano. He began his coaching career in college in 1989, with his first NFL opportunity coming in 1996.
Here is a look at Pagano’s list of coaching stops:
- New Orleans Saints (1996-97): Defensive assistant
- Indianapolis Colts (1998-01): Defensive assistant
- San Diego Chargers (2002): Defensive assistant & defensive quality control coach
- San Diego Chargers (2003): Assistant linebackers coach
- San Diego Chargers (2004): Outside linebackers coach
- San Diego Chargers (2005-11): Linebackers coach
- San Diego Chargers (2012-16): Defensive coordinator
- Oakland Raiders (2017-18): Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
- Houston Texans (2018-19): Senior defensive assistant & outside linebackers coach
- Denver Broncos (2020-21): Outside linebackers coach
Pagano has a wealth of experience coaching multiple positions and as a two-time defensive coordinator. Per Allbright and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Pagano had multiple opportunities but chose Washington and Quinn.
A very smart hire by Dan Quinn. The league is better with as many Paganos in it as we can get. https://t.co/EfUibIfspV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2024
