History of Doug Pederson in Timeline

Doug Pederson is a former NFL quarterback and current football coach. He played 13 seasons, primarily as a backup, notably to Brett Favre with the Green Bay Packers, where he won Super Bowl XXXI. He also played for the Dolphins, Eagles, and Browns. Transitioning to coaching, Pederson served as the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach from 2016 to 2020, leading them to a Super Bowl LII victory. He also served as head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2022-2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1960: First League Championship Since 1960

In the 2017 season, which concluded in 2018, Doug Pederson led the Eagles to their first league championship since 1960 by winning Super Bowl LII.

January 31, 1968: Birth of Doug Pederson

On January 31, 1968, Douglas Irvin Pederson was born.

1968: Birth in Bellingham, Washington

In 1968, Doug Pederson was born in Bellingham, Washington.

1970: Third Team since 1970 to Win Division

In 2022, the Jaguars became the third team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to draft first overall and then win their division in the following season.

1983: Dan Marino Starting Quarterback

In 1983, Dan Marino became the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.

1987: College Quarterback

In 1987, Doug Pederson became quarterback at Northeast Louisiana University.

1990: End of College Career

In 1990, Doug Pederson finished his career as quarterback at Northeast Louisiana University.

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 Miami 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 New York/New Jersey 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

In May 1992, Doug Pederson served as the backup quarterback to Reggie Slack with the New York/New Jersey Knights.

June 2, 1992: Re-signed by Miami Dolphins

On June 2, 1992, Doug Pederson was re-signed by the Miami Dolphins.

October 8, 1992: Waived Again, Signed to Practice Squad

On October 8, 1992, after being released from training camp, Doug Pederson was waived again by the Miami Dolphins and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad.

March 3, 1993: Re-signed by the Dolphins

On March 3, 1993, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Miami Dolphins.

August 31, 1993: Waived Again by Dolphins

On August 31, 1993, Doug Pederson was waived again by the Miami Dolphins after training camp.

September 1, 1993: Re-signed to Dolphins Practice Squad

On September 1, 1993, Doug Pederson was re-signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad for the second consecutive season.

October 10, 1993: Marino's Injury and Pederson on Active Roster

On October 10, 1993, Dan Marino's Achilles' tendon rupture led to Doug Pederson being added to the Miami Dolphins' active roster.

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: Contribution to Shula's Record-Breaking Victory

On November 14, 1993, Doug Pederson contributed to Coach Don Shula's NFL-record 325th victory, entering the game due to an injury and helping the Miami Dolphins secure the win.

December 16, 1993: Release from 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 by Carolina Panthers in Expansion Draft

On February 15, 1995, Doug Pederson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL expansion draft.

May 24, 1995: Released by Carolina Panthers

On May 24, 1995, Doug Pederson was released by the Carolina Panthers.

June 1995: Re-signed with Dolphins

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 what seems like the final time.

November 22, 1995: Signed with Packers

On November 22, 1995, Doug Pederson signed with the Green Bay Packers.

November 29, 1995: McMahon Claimed off Waivers

On November 29, 1995, the Packers claimed Jim McMahon off waivers, placing him ahead of Pederson in the quarterback hierarchy.

1996: Super Bowl XXXI Ring

In 1996, Doug Pederson received a Super Bowl ring after the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl XXXI victory.

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.

1997: Pederson was Quarterbacks Coach

From 1997, Andy Reid was Pederson's quarterbacks coach in Green Bay.

1998: Backup to Favre, Suffered Broken Jaw

In 1998, Doug Pederson became Brett Favre's primary backup but suffered a broken jaw during a game.

1998: Pederson was Quarterbacks Coach

Until 1998, Andy Reid was Pederson's quarterbacks coach in Green Bay.

February 18, 1999: Signed with Eagles as Starting Quarterback

On February 18, 1999, Doug Pederson signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles to become the team's starting quarterback under new head coach Andy Reid.

April 1999: Eagles Draft Donovan McNabb

In April 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Donovan McNabb, but Doug Pederson remained the starter until McNabb was ready.

August 28, 2000: Released by Eagles

On August 28, 2000, 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 Cleveland Browns

On February 22, 2001, Doug Pederson was released by the Cleveland Browns.

March 13, 2001: Re-signed by Green Bay Packers

On March 13, 2001, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers.

April 2, 2002: Re-signed with Packers

On April 2, 2002, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on a one-year, $650,000 contract.

April 29, 2003: Re-signed with Packers Again

On April 29, 2003, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

April 28, 2004: Re-signed with Packers for Final Season

On April 28, 2004, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers to a one-year contract.

September 5, 2004: Won Backup Job Over Tim Couch

On September 5, 2004, Doug Pederson won the backup quarterback job over Tim Couch, who was subsequently released.

2004: Retirement from NFL

In 2004, Doug Pederson retired from his playing career in the NFL.

2004: Comparison to the 2004 San Diego Chargers

In 2022, The Jaguars became the third team since the 1970 AFL–NFL merger, along with the 2004 San Diego Chargers and the 2008 Miami Dolphins, to draft first overall and then win their division in the following season.

March 2005: Retired from NFL

In March 2005, Doug Pederson retired from the NFL to become a head coach at Calvary Baptist Academy.

March 2005: Hired as Head Coach

In March 2005, after retiring from the NFL, Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of Calvary Baptist Academy.

2005: Cavaliers First Season

In 2005, during his first season as head coach, Doug Pederson led the Calvary Cavaliers to a 5–6 record. The team lost in the first round of the state playoffs.

2007: Cavaliers District Title

In 2007, Doug Pederson coached the Calvary Cavaliers to the semi-finals and secured their first district title.

2008: Comparison to the 2008 Miami Dolphins

January 29, 2009: Hired by the Philadelphia Eagles

On January 29, 2009, Doug Pederson was hired as the offensive quality control coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, reuniting with former head coach, Andy Reid.

2009: Eagles Assistant Coach

In 2009, Doug Pederson began his coaching career as an assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles.

February 8, 2011: Promotion to Quarterbacks Coach

On February 8, 2011, Doug Pederson was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, succeeding James Urban.

2012: End of Eagles Assistant Coach

In 2012, Doug Pederson concluded his time as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 11, 2013: Joins Kansas City Chiefs

On January 11, 2013, Doug Pederson followed Andy Reid to the Kansas City Chiefs, taking on the role of offensive coordinator.

2013: Chiefs Offensive Coordinator

In 2013, Doug Pederson became the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs.

2015: Play-Calling Duties

In 2015, after a 1–5 start, Andy Reid gave Doug Pederson play-calling duties. The Chiefs then won their last 10 games.

January 18, 2016: Hired as Head Coach of the Eagles

On January 18, 2016, Doug Pederson was hired as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, replacing Chip Kelly. He drafted Carson Wentz and traded Sam Bradford.

2016: Eagles Head Coach

In 2016, Doug Pederson became the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.

2016: Head Coaching Candidate

In 2016, following the Chiefs' successful turnaround, Doug Pederson became a head coaching candidate.

2017: Super Bowl LII Victory

In 2017, Doug Pederson coached the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII, the franchise's first Super Bowl title.

2017: First Division Win since 2017

In 2022, Doug Pederson led the Jaguars to win the division for the first time since 2017, finishing with a 9-8 record after starting the season 3-7.

May 3, 2018: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up

On May 3, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles exercised Doug Pederson's fifth-year option, allowing him to coach the team through 2020.

August 2, 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test

On August 2, 2020, during training camp, Doug Pederson tested positive for COVID-19. Duce Staley took over day-to-day coaching duties temporarily.

2020: End of Eagles Head Coaching Tenure

In 2020, Doug Pederson's tenure as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles concluded.

2020: Coaching through 2020

In May 3, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles exercised Doug Pederson's fifth-year option, allowing him to coach the team through 2020.

2021: Year Off From Coaching

In 2021, after discussions with the Seahawks, Doug Pederson chose to take a year off from coaching. He visited practices with the Colts and Bears and contributed to The 33rd Team.

February 4, 2022: Hired as Jaguars Head Coach

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.

2022: Jaguars Division Title and Playoff Victory

In 2022, as head coach of the Jaguars, Doug Pederson led the team to a division title and a playoff victory.

2022: Contract Extension Through 2022

In the summer of 2018, Doug Pederson signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, set to keep him with the team through the 2022 NFL season.

2024: End of Jaguars Head Coaching Tenure

In 2024, Doug Pederson's tenure as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars concluded.

2024: Fired from the Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2024, after losing their first four games, the Jaguars suffered a 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 11, leading to speculation about Pederson's job security and was ultimately fired after a 4-13 season.