History of Adam Gase in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

Adam Gase is an American football coach, currently the pass game coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. He gained recognition as the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos (2013-2014), where he helped lead the team to Super Bowl XLVIII and set an NFL record for points scored in 2013. He later served as the head coach for the Miami Dolphins (2016-2018) and the New York Jets (2019-2020).

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1966: Year Miami Dolphins was Founded

Adam Gase is the first head coach of the Miami Dolphins to be born after the team was founded in 1966.

March 29, 1978: Adam Gase Born

On March 29, 1978, Adam Joseph Gase was born. He would later become an American football coach.

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1996: Jets Worst Record

In 2020, the Jets finished the season at the bottom of the AFC East with a 2–14 record, which was one win better than their franchise-worst 1–15 record in 1996.

2000: Defensive Graduate Assistant at LSU

In 2000, Adam Gase followed coach Nick Saban to LSU and worked as a defensive graduate assistant, also assisting with recruiting efforts.

2003: Scouting Assistant for Detroit Lions

In 2003, Adam Gase became a scouting assistant for the Detroit Lions under coach Steve Mariucci.

2005: Offensive Assistant for Detroit Lions

In 2005, Adam Gase added the role of offensive assistant to his duties as a scouting assistant for the Detroit Lions.

2006: Offensive Quality Control Coach for Detroit Lions

In 2006, Adam Gase was promoted to offensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions under head coach Rod Marinelli.

2007: Quarterbacks Coach for Detroit Lions

In 2007, Adam Gase was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions by Mike Martz.

2008: Miami Dolphins Make Playoffs

Adam Gase finished his first season as head coach with a 10-6 record leading Miami to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

2008: Offensive Assistant Coach for San Francisco 49ers

In 2008, Adam Gase joined Mike Martz as an offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers.

2013: Offensive Coordinator for Denver Broncos

In 2013, Adam Gase served as the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos, where the offense set an NFL record for points scored. The Broncos also reached Super Bowl XLVIII that year.

2013: Broncos appear in Super Bowl XLVIII

In 2013, Adam Gase was the offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos during Peyton Manning's record-breaking season. Gase and the Broncos appeared in Super Bowl XLVIII, but they lost to the Seattle Seahawks.

2014: Offensive Coordinator for the Denver Broncos

After a successful 2013 season, Adam Gase remained the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos for the 2014 season.

January 9, 2016: Adam Gase Hired as Head Coach of Miami Dolphins

On January 9, 2016, Adam Gase was announced as the 12th head coach in the history of the Miami Dolphins franchise.

2016: Miami Dolphins Make Playoffs

Following the 2016 season, Adam Gase finished his first season as head coach with a 10-6 record leading Miami to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

2016: Head Coach of Miami Dolphins

In 2016, Adam Gase became the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

2017: Miami Dolphins step back

Following a promising 2016 season, the Miami Dolphins took a step back in 2017, finishing with a 6–10 record.

2018: Head Coach of Miami Dolphins

In 2018, Adam Gase was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

December 31, 2018: Miami Dolphins Fire Adam Gase

On December 31, 2018, Adam Gase was fired by the Miami Dolphins after a loss to the Buffalo Bills, finishing with a 23-25 regular-season record as their head coach.

January 11, 2019: Adam Gase Hired as Head Coach of New York Jets

On January 11, 2019, Adam Gase was announced as the 19th head coach in the history of the New York Jets.

2019: Head Coach of New York Jets

In 2019, Adam Gase became the head coach of the New York Jets.

2020: Jets Win First Game

After starting the season 0–13, the Jets, coached by Adam Gase, secured their first win of 2020 on December 20, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 23–20.

2020: Head Coach of New York Jets

In 2020, Adam Gase continued to be the head coach of the New York Jets.

January 3, 2021: New York Jets Fire Adam Gase

On January 3, 2021, Adam Gase was fired by the New York Jets after the team's season-ending loss against the New England Patriots. He concluded his tenure with a 9–23 regular season record.

2023: Adam Gase Visits Broncos Facility

During the 2023 offseason, Adam Gase visited the Denver Broncos' facility, where his father-in-law Joe Vitt works as a defensive assistant, to offer his insight into their operations.

2024: Strategic advisor for The 33rd Team

In 2024, Adam Gase joined The 33rd Team as a strategic advisor alongside former NFL head coaches Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia.

2025: Adam Gase Visits Broncos Facility

During the 2025 offseason, Adam Gase visited the Denver Broncos' facility, where his father-in-law Joe Vitt works as a defensive assistant, to offer his insight into their operations.