Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Doug Pederson
Discover the career path of Doug Pederson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Doug Pederson is a former NFL quarterback and current head coach. After a 13-year career primarily as a backup, notably to Brett Favre with the Green Bay Packers where he won Super Bowl XXXI, and also serving as a backup for Dan Marino on the Miami Dolphins. He transitioned into coaching, achieving significant success as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, leading them to their first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl LII. Pederson also held the head coaching position for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
1987: College Career at Northeast Louisiana University
In 1987, Doug Pederson began his college career as a quarterback at Northeast Louisiana University.
1990: End of College Career
In 1990, Doug Pederson's time as quarterback at Northeast Louisiana University concluded.
May 1, 1991: Signed by Miami Dolphins
On May 1, 1991, Doug Pederson was signed as a rookie free agent by the Miami Dolphins.
August 17, 1991: Waived by Dolphins
On August 17, 1991, Doug Pederson was waived by the Miami Dolphins before the start of the regular season.
February 4, 1992: Drafted by NY/NJ Knights
On February 4, 1992, Doug Pederson was drafted by the New York/New Jersey Knights of the World League of American Football (WLAF).
May 1992: Backup Quarterback for the Knights
From March to May 1992, Doug Pederson served as the backup quarterback to Reggie Slack with the New York/New Jersey Knights of the WLAF.
June 2, 1992: Re-signed by the Dolphins
On June 2, 1992, Doug Pederson was re-signed by the Miami Dolphins after his time in the WLAF.
October 8, 1992: Waived by Dolphins Again
On October 8, 1992, Doug Pederson was waived by the Dolphins and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad.
March 3, 1993: Re-signed by Dolphins
On March 3, 1993, Doug Pederson was re-signed by the Miami Dolphins after being on their practice squad.
August 31, 1993: Waived by Dolphins Again
On August 31, 1993, Doug Pederson was waived by the Miami Dolphins for the third time after training camp.
September 1, 1993: Re-signed to Practice Squad
On September 1, 1993, Doug Pederson was re-signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.
October 10, 1993: Marino's Injury and Pederson's Opportunity
On October 10, 1993, Dan Marino's injury during a game led to Doug Pederson being added to the active roster, serving as backup.
October 24, 1993: NFL Debut
On October 24, 1993, Doug Pederson made his NFL debut in a game against the Indianapolis Colts.
November 14, 1993: Pederson Helps Shula Achieve Record
On November 14, 1993, Doug Pederson helped head coach Don Shula win his NFL-record 325th victory, entering the game due to an injury to Scott Mitchell.
December 16, 1993: Released by Dolphins
On December 16, 1993, Doug Pederson was released by the Miami Dolphins.
April 16, 1994: Re-signed with Dolphins
On April 16, 1994, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Miami Dolphins after the season ended.
February 15, 1995: Selected in NFL Expansion Draft
On February 15, 1995, Doug Pederson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL Expansion Draft.
May 24, 1995: Released by Panthers
On May 24, 1995, Doug Pederson was released by the Carolina Panthers.
June 1995: Re-signed with Dolphins Again
In June 1995, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Miami Dolphins.
August 22, 1995: Waived by Dolphins Again
On August 22, 1995, Doug Pederson was waived by the Miami Dolphins for the [number]th time.
November 22, 1995: Signed with Green Bay Packers
On November 22, 1995, Doug Pederson signed with the Green Bay Packers as their third-string quarterback.
November 29, 1995: McMahon Joins Packers
On November 29, 1995, Jim McMahon was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, becoming Favre's backup ahead of Pederson.
1996: Super Bowl XXXI Ring
In 1996, Doug Pederson received a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Green Bay Packers team that won Super Bowl XXXI, despite limited game action.
February 20, 1997: Re-signed with Packers
On February 20, 1997, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on a two-year contract.
1998: Favre's Backup
In 1998, Doug Pederson beat out Rick Mirer for the backup job to Favre, and he suffered a broken jaw during a game.
February 18, 1999: Signed with Philadelphia Eagles
On February 18, 1999, Doug Pederson signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles to become their starting quarterback under Andy Reid.
April 1999: Eagles Draft McNabb
In April 1999, the Eagles drafted Donovan McNabb, with Pederson remaining the starter until McNabb was ready.
August 28, 2000: Released by Eagles
On August 28, 2000, after spending the training camp with the team, Doug Pederson was released by the Philadelphia Eagles.
September 2, 2000: Signed with Cleveland Browns
On September 2, 2000, Doug Pederson signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns after being released by the Eagles.
February 22, 2001: Released by Browns
On February 22, 2001, Doug Pederson was released by the Cleveland Browns after the season ended.
March 13, 2001: Re-signed with Packers
On March 13, 2001, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers to replace Matt Hasselbeck.
April 2, 2002: Re-signed with Packers Again
On April 2, 2002, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on a one-year contract.
April 29, 2003: Re-signed with Packers for another year
On April 29, 2003, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on a one-year contract.
April 28, 2004: Re-signed with Packers for final season
On April 28, 2004, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers for what would be his final season as a player.
September 5, 2004: Couch Released
Tim Couch was released on September 5, 2004, after losing out to Pederson for the backup quarterback job.
2004: Pederson's Retirement
In 2004, Doug Pederson retired from professional football after a 13-season career as a quarterback.
March 2005: Retirement and Coaching Job
In March 2005, Doug Pederson retired from professional football and became the head coach at Calvary Baptist Academy.
March 2005: Head Coach at Calvary Baptist Academy
In March 2005, after his retirement from the NFL, Doug Pederson was hired as head coach of Calvary Baptist Academy.
2005: First Season as Head Coach
In 2005, Doug Pederson's first season as head coach at Calvary Baptist Academy saw the Cavaliers go 5-6 and lose in the first round of the state playoffs.
2007: First District Title
In 2007, Doug Pederson led the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers to the semi-finals and their first district title.
January 29, 2009: Hired by Philadelphia Eagles
On January 29, 2009, Doug Pederson was hired as the offensive quality control coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, reuniting with Andy Reid.
2009: Eagles Assistant Coach
In 2009, Doug Pederson began his coaching career as an assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles under Andy Reid.
February 8, 2011: Promoted to Quarterbacks Coach
On February 8, 2011, Doug Pederson was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
2012: End of Eagles Assistant Coaching Role
In 2012, Doug Pederson's time as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles concluded.
January 11, 2013: Hired as Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator
On January 11, 2013, Doug Pederson joined the Kansas City Chiefs as their offensive coordinator, following Andy Reid's move to the team.
2013: Chiefs Offensive Coordinator
In 2013, Doug Pederson became the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, following Andy Reid.
January 18, 2016: Hired as Head Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles
On January 18, 2016, Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, replacing Chip Kelly.
2016: Eagles Head Coach
In 2016, Doug Pederson returned to the Philadelphia Eagles as their head coach.
2017: Super Bowl LII Victory
In 2017, as head coach, Doug Pederson led the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII, securing the franchise's first Super Bowl title.
May 3, 2018: Eagles Picked Up Pederson's Fifth-Year Option
On May 3, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles picked up Doug Pederson's fifth-year option, extending his contract through 2020.
February 4, 2022: Hired as Head Coach of Jacksonville Jaguars
On February 4, 2022, Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2022: Jaguars Head Coach
In 2022, Doug Pederson became the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading them to their first division title and playoff victory since 2017 in his first season.
