Doug Pederson is a former American football player and current head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2018 and was being named the NFL Coach of the Year in 2017. Get all of the latest Doug Pederson news here!
Doug Pederson was born on January 31, 1968, in Bellingham, Washington, USA. He played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cleveland Browns, during his 12-year career from 1991 to 2004.
After retiring as a player, Pederson began his coaching career in the NFL as an assistant coach for the Eagles in 2009. He then served as the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2013 to 2015 before returning to the Eagles as the head coach in 2016.
Pederson led the Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2018, defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. He was also named the NFL Coach of the Year in 2017. Pederson was fired from the Eagles in January 2021 after a 4-11-1 season record.
Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in February 2022. He led the team to their first win in Week 2 and a career day for quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Week 3. Despite a loss to his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in Week 4, the Jaguars finished the season 9-8 and won their division for the first time since 2017. In the Wild Card round of the playoffs, the Jaguars made a historic comeback, winning 31-30 after being down 27-0 in the second quarter.
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Pederson is known for his aggressive play-calling and offensive strategies, which helped the Eagles win their first championship in over 50 years. He is also respected for his leadership skills and ability to motivate his players.
Off the field, Pederson is a devout Christian and has three sons with his wife Jeannie.
