History of Doug Pederson in Timeline
"Douglas Irvin Pederson is an American football coach and ex-player who currently serves as the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. He played quarterback professionally for 13 seasons, notably backing up Brett Favre on the Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers. He also served as backup to Dan Marino on the Miami Dolphins and was a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns before retiring in 2004."
1960: Eagles' First Championship Since 1960
With their victory in Super Bowl LII, the Philadelphia Eagles, under the guidance of head coach Doug Pederson, secured their first league championship since 1960.
January 31, 1968: Birth of Doug Pederson
Doug Pederson was born on January 31, 1968, in Bellingham, Washington.
1968: Early Life and High School
Doug Pederson was raised in Ferndale, Washington, and attended Ferndale High School, where he was an All-State selection in football, basketball, and baseball.
1987: College Football at Northeast Louisiana University
Doug Pederson began playing quarterback at Northeast Louisiana University in 1987.
1990: Graduation from Northeast Louisiana University
Doug Pederson graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1990. He still holds multiple passing records at the school.
May 1, 1991: Signing with the Miami Dolphins
On May 1, 1991, the Miami Dolphins signed Doug Pederson as a rookie free agent.
August 17, 1991: Released by the Dolphins
Doug Pederson was released by the Miami Dolphins on August 17, 1991, before the regular season began.
February 4, 1992: Drafted by the New York/New Jersey Knights
Doug Pederson was drafted by the New York/New Jersey Knights of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the fifth round on February 4, 1992.
May 1992: Backup Quarterback for the Knights
Doug Pederson served as the backup quarterback to Reggie Slack for the Knights from March to May 1992.
June 2, 1992: Re-Signing with the Dolphins
Doug Pederson was re-signed by the Miami Dolphins on June 2, 1992, after the WLAF season.
October 8, 1992: Released from Practice Squad
The Dolphins waived Doug Pederson from their practice squad on October 8, 1992.
March 3, 1993: Re-Signing with the Dolphins
On March 3, 1993, Doug Pederson was re-signed by the Dolphins.
August 31, 1993: Waived by the Dolphins Again
Doug Pederson was waived again by the Dolphins on August 31, 1993.
September 1, 1993: Joining the Dolphins' Practice Squad
The Dolphins re-signed Doug Pederson to their practice squad on September 1, 1993.
October 10, 1993: Dan Marino's Injury
Dan Marino, the Dolphins' starting quarterback since 1983, ruptured his Achilles' tendon in a game against the Cleveland Browns on October 10, 1993.
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: Don Shula's Record-Breaking Win
Doug Pederson helped head coach Don Shula win his NFL-record 325th victory as a coach when he stepped in for an injured Scott Mitchell on November 14, 1993, against the Philadelphia Eagles.
December 16, 1993: Released by the Dolphins
The Dolphins released Doug Pederson on December 16, 1993, after Scott Mitchell returned as the starting quarterback.
April 16, 1994: Re-Signing with the Dolphins
Doug Pederson was re-signed by the Dolphins on April 16, 1994.
February 15, 1995: Drafted by the Carolina Panthers
Doug Pederson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the twenty-second round of the NFL Expansion Draft on February 15, 1995.
May 24, 1995: Released by the Panthers
Doug Pederson was released by the Carolina Panthers on May 24, 1995.
June 1995: Return to the Dolphins
Doug Pederson re-signed with the Dolphins in June 1995 after his release from the Panthers.
August 22, 1995: Released by the Dolphins (Again)
Doug Pederson was waived by the Dolphins again on August 22, 1995, after a training camp competition.
November 22, 1995: Signing with the Green Bay Packers
Doug Pederson signed with the Green Bay Packers on November 22, 1995, as the third-string quarterback.
November 29, 1995: Jim McMahon Joins the Packers
The Packers claimed Jim McMahon off waivers, and he became Brett Favre's backup, ahead of Doug Pederson and T.J. Rubley, on November 29, 1995.
1996: Super Bowl XXXI Champion
Doug Pederson was the third-string quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in 1996 and received a Super Bowl ring after their victory in Super Bowl XXXI.
February 20, 1997: Two-Year Contract with the Packers
Doug Pederson re-signed with the Packers on a two-year contract on February 20, 1997.
1997: Pederson Coached by Andy Reid
From 1997 to 1998, Doug Pederson played under Andy Reid, who served as his quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers.
1998: Backup to Brett Favre
Doug Pederson secured the backup quarterback position to Brett Favre in 1998.
1998: Pederson Coached by Andy Reid
From 1997 to 1998, Doug Pederson played under Andy Reid, who served as his quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers.
February 18, 1999: Pederson Signs with the Philadelphia Eagles
On February 18, 1999, Doug Pederson signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as their starting quarterback under head coach Andy Reid, who had previously coached him in Green Bay.
April 1999: Eagles Draft Donovan McNabb
In April 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Donovan McNabb, ultimately impacting Pederson's playing time.
August 28, 2000: Pederson Released by the Eagles
On August 28, 2000, the Philadelphia Eagles released Doug Pederson after one season with the team.
September 2, 2000: Pederson Joins the Cleveland Browns
On September 2, 2000, Doug Pederson signed with the Cleveland Browns to become their backup quarterback.
February 22, 2001: Pederson Released by the Browns
On February 22, 2001, after one season as a backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, Doug Pederson was released.
March 13, 2001: Pederson Returns to the Packers
On March 13, 2001, Doug Pederson returned to the Green Bay Packers after signing a one-year contract to replace the traded Matt Hasselbeck as the backup quarterback.
April 2, 2002: Pederson Re-signs with the Packers
On April 2, 2002, Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers for one year, continuing as the backup quarterback and primary holder.
April 29, 2003: Pederson Extends with the Packers
Doug Pederson re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on April 29, 2003, marking his third consecutive season as the backup quarterback and primary holder.
April 28, 2004: Pederson Stays with the Packers
Doug Pederson extended his time with the Green Bay Packers for another year on April 28, 2004, continuing to serve as the backup quarterback.
September 5, 2004: Pederson Wins Backup Job
Doug Pederson secured the backup quarterback position for the Green Bay Packers on September 5, 2004, after competing with Tim Couch, who was subsequently released.
2004: Retirement from Playing Career
Doug Pederson retired from his 13-season career as a quarterback in 2004.
2004: Eagles' First Super Bowl Appearance Since 2004
The Philadelphia Eagles, led by head coach Doug Pederson, reached Super Bowl LII, marking their first appearance in the Super Bowl since 2004.
March 2005: Pederson Retires from the NFL
Doug Pederson retired from the NFL in March 2005 to pursue a coaching career, accepting the head coach position at Calvary Baptist Academy.
March 2005: Pederson Becomes Head Coach at Calvary Baptist Academy
In March 2005, Doug Pederson transitioned from his NFL playing career to become the head coach at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana.
2005: Pederson's First Season at Calvary
Doug Pederson's first season as the head coach at Calvary Baptist Academy in 2005 saw the team finish 5-6 and lose in the first round of the state playoffs.
2007: Pederson Leads Calvary to Success
In 2007, Doug Pederson led the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers to the semi-finals of the state playoffs, securing their first district title during his tenure.
January 29, 2009: Pederson Returns to the Eagles as a Coach
Doug Pederson rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2009, this time as the offensive quality control coach under his former coach, Andy Reid.
2009: Start of Eagles Assistant Coaching Career
Doug Pederson began his coaching career as an assistant for the Eagles in 2009.
February 8, 2011: Pederson Promoted to Quarterbacks Coach
Doug Pederson was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles on February 8, 2011, taking over for James Urban, who moved up to assistant offensive coordinator.
2012: End of Eagles Assistant Coaching Stint
Doug Pederson's time as an assistant coach for the Eagles ended in 2012.
January 11, 2013: Pederson Follows Reid to Kansas City
On January 11, 2013, Doug Pederson continued his coaching career as the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, following Andy Reid who had become the head coach.
2013: Chiefs Offensive Coordinator
Doug Pederson followed Andy Reid to the Kansas City Chiefs and became their offensive coordinator in 2013.
2015: Pederson Takes Over Play-Calling Duties
During the 2015 season, Andy Reid, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, handed over play-calling duties to Doug Pederson, which led to a significant turnaround and marked Pederson as a potential head coaching candidate.
January 18, 2016: Pederson Becomes Head Coach of the Eagles
Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2016, succeeding Chip Kelly and marking his return to the team he once played for.
2016: Return to the Eagles as Head Coach
Doug Pederson returned to the Philadelphia Eagles, this time as their head coach, in 2016.
2016: Pederson Becomes Head Coaching Candidate
Following a successful run as the play-caller for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015, Doug Pederson became a sought-after head coaching candidate for the 2016 season.
2017: Eagles' First Super Bowl Victory
In 2017, Doug Pederson led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII.
May 3, 2018: Contract Extension
On May 3, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Doug Pederson's contract, extending his tenure as head coach through the 2020 season. Later that summer, Pederson signed a contract extension to remain with the Eagles through the 2022 NFL season.
August 2, 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test
On August 2, 2020, Doug Pederson tested positive for COVID-19 during the Eagles' training camp.
January 11, 2021: Departure from Eagles
On January 11, 2021, the Philadelphia Eagles and Doug Pederson mutually agreed to part ways, ending Pederson's tenure as head coach after five seasons.
2021: Year Off from Coaching
Doug Pederson opted to take a year off from coaching in 2021 after leaving the Eagles.
February 4, 2022: Hired by Jacksonville Jaguars
On February 4, 2022, Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2022: Jaguars Head Coach
Doug Pederson was hired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022.