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On the younger side, Kyle Shanahan is eight years older than the youngest NFL coach, newly hired Mike Macdonald of the Seattle Seahawks. At 36 years old, Macdonald is only a year older than fellow first-time head coach Jerod Mayo of the New England Patriots. Three other coaches are 38 years old.
Who are the current youngest NFL coaches? ›
Youngest head coaches in the NFL in 2024
- Mike Macdonald, Seattle Seahawks, 36 years old.
- Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots, 37.
- Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams, 37.
- Kevin O'Connell, Minnesota Vikings, 38.
- Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts, 38.
- Brian Callahan, Tennessee Titans, 39.
- DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans, 39.
Who are the oldest NFL coaches today? With Carroll and Belichick stepping down, the torch passes to Andy Reid, at 65, making him the current oldest coach in the NFL. However, the dynamics can change if Belichick returns to coaching in the 2024 season, reclaiming the title.
Who is the oldest person ever to be the head coach of an NFL team? ›
At 73 years and 115 days of age at the time of his promotion to interim coach, Crennel is the oldest person in NFL history to serve as a head coach, a record previously held by former Chicago Bears head coach/owner and NFL co-founder George Halas, who was 72 years and 318 days old when he coached the final game of his ...
Who is Andy Reid's twin brother? ›
Who is the youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl? ›
McVay is also the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl and be named NFL Coach of the Year. Prior to becoming Rams head coach, he served as a tight ends coach and offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Who is the 70 year old NFL coach? ›
Carroll and Belichick are two of only five coaches in NFL history have coached a game after turning 70. Of the 32 coaches who started the 2023 season, only six of the them were even older than 60.
Who is the oldest head coach to win a Super Bowl? ›
At the time, Arians was 68 years and 127 days old. Although Arians said that he wasn't going to retire and would return to try and break this record, ultimately, he stepped away from the game in March 2022, leaving Halas as the oldest head coach to win a Super Bowl.
Who is the longest coach in NFL history? ›
In the 104-year history of the NFL, there have been 524 head coaches, 28 of whom are currently active as head coaches. George Halas has the longest tenure of any NFL head coach, with a career spanning 40 years, however, these seasons were not consecutive as they were spread out over 4 separate tenures.
What does Bill Belichick's daughter do? ›
Amanda Belichick is currently in her ninth season at Holy Cross as the head coach of the women's lacrosse program in 2024.
Andy Reid is now the oldest head coach in the NFL after their respective teams moved on from Bill Belichick (71) and Pete Carroll (72). That leaves five other coaches who are 60 or older. John Harbaugh is the next oldest coach at 61 years old.
Who is the 72 year old football coach? ›
Pete Carroll: 72 years, 117 days
Carroll's firing comes at an interesting time given that the Seahawks just wrapped up a 9-8 season, making him and George Halas the only coaches on this list to coach their final NFL game after recording a winning record.
What NFL coaches are unmarried? ›
Perhaps the most notable is Bill Belichick, who has been divorced since 2006. Sean McVay of the Rams, the youngest coach at 31 years old, is not yet married to his girlfriend of several years. Mike Zimmer, the Vikings head coach, remains unmarried after his wife suddenly and tragically died in 2009.
Who is Andy Reid's youngest son? ›
Their youngest son, 30-year-old Spencer, is an assistant strength coach for the Chiefs. Reid's eldest daughter, Crosby, is a singer and performed the National Anthem at Arrowhead Stadium in 2019.
Who is Andy Reid's wife? ›
What does Andy Reid's son Spencer do? ›
Spencer Reid
After completing a two-year mission for the Mormon Church in Fresno, California, Spencer went to the University of Utah to complete his degree, then joined the football coaching staff at Boston College in 2019, then headed to Colorado State's football program, the Coloradoan reported.
How many NFL head coaches are younger than Tom Brady? ›
Brady is older than four current head coaches: Rams head coach Sean McVay (32 years, 191 days), 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (38 years, 233 days), Bears head coach Matt Nagy (40 years, 101 days) and Dolphins head coach Adam Gase (40 years, 127 days).
Why are NFL coaches younger? ›
Following McVay's quick turnaround of the Rams, many NFL teams sought to replicate the strategy of hiring a young head coach that specialized in offensive strategy.
