Gus Bradley is an American football coach currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts. He gained recognition as the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks from 2009 to 2012, where he led the renowned "Legion of Boom" secondary. After his time in Seattle, Bradley became the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2013 to 2016. Following his departure from Jacksonville, he returned to a coordinator role with the Colts in 2022.
July 5, 1966: Birth of Gus Bradley
Gus Bradley was born on July 5, 1966.
1984: College Football at North Dakota State
Gus Bradley began playing college football at North Dakota State University in 1984.
1988: End of College Football Career
Gus Bradley finished his college football career at North Dakota State University in 1988.
1989: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Gus Bradley earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from North Dakota State University in 1989.
1990: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
Gus Bradley earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from North Dakota State University in 1990.
1990: Begins Coaching at North Dakota State
Gus Bradley starts his coaching career at North Dakota State University in 1990.
1991: Continues Coaching at NDSU
Gus Bradley continued his coaching role at North Dakota State in 1991.
1992: Master's Degree in Athletic Administration
Gus Bradley completed his master's degree in athletic administration from NDSU in 1992.
1992: Coaching at Fort Lewis College
Gus Bradley started as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at Fort Lewis College in 1992.
December 1995: Interim Head Coach at Fort Lewis College
Gus Bradley served as the interim head coach at Fort Lewis College starting in December 1995.
March 1996: End of Interim Head Coaching Role
In March 1996, Gus Bradley finished his role as the interim head coach at Fort Lewis College.
2005: North Dakota State Defensive Success
In 2005, North Dakota State's defense achieved significant success under Bradley's leadership, leading the Great West Football Conference in multiple categories.
2006: Joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gus Bradley joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their defensive quality control coach in 2006.
2007: Promoted to Linebackers Coach
In 2007, Bradley was promoted to linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
January 12, 2009: Hired as Seahawks Defensive Coordinator
On January 12, 2009, Gus Bradley was officially hired by the Seattle Seahawks as their defensive coordinator.
2009: Bradley Becomes Seahawks Defensive Coordinator
In 2009, Gus Bradley started his role as the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
2010: Seahawks Defensive Performance
In 2010, the Seahawks defense under Bradley allowed 368.6 yards (27th) and 25.4 points (25th) per game.
2010: Retained as Seahawks Defensive Coordinator
Despite a coaching change, Gus Bradley was retained as the defensive coordinator for the Seahawks for the 2010 season.
2011: Improved Seahawks Defense
The Seahawks defense showed improvement in 2011, allowing 332.2 yards (9th) and 19.7 points (7th) per game.
2012: Seahawks Defense Excels
In 2012, the Seahawks defense under Bradley's leadership ranked highly, allowing only 306.2 yards per game (4th in the league) and 15.3 points per game (1st).
2012: Seahawks Defense Ranks High
The Seahawks defense excelled in 2012, ranking 4th in yards allowed (306.2) and 1st in points allowed (15.3) per game.
January 17, 2013: Hired as Jaguars Head Coach
Gus Bradley was hired as the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 17, 2013.
November 10, 2013: First Regular Season Win with Jaguars
On November 10, 2013, Bradley achieved his first regular season win as Jaguars head coach against the Tennessee Titans.
2013: Bradley Becomes Jaguars Head Coach
Gus Bradley was hired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013.
2014: Coaches Senior Bowl
In 2014, Gus Bradley served as the head coach for the South team in the Senior Bowl.
December 18, 2016: Dismissed as Jaguars Head Coach
Gus Bradley was relieved of his duties as Jaguars head coach on December 18, 2016.
2016: End of Jaguars Tenure
In 2016, Bradley's time as head coach of the Jaguars ended.
January 20, 2017: Chargers Hire Bradley as Defensive Coordinator
The Los Angeles Chargers hired Gus Bradley as their defensive coordinator on January 20, 2017.
January 2018: Contract Extension with Chargers
In January 2018, Gus Bradley received a three-year contract extension with the Chargers.
2020: Previous Raiders Defensive Coordinator Fired
Paul Guenther, the previous defensive coordinator for the Raiders, was fired during the 2020 season, leading to Bradley's hiring.
January 12, 2021: Raiders Hire Bradley as Defensive Coordinator
On January 12, 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Gus Bradley to be their defensive coordinator.
February 4, 2022: Colts Hire Bradley as Defensive Coordinator
The Indianapolis Colts hired Gus Bradley as their defensive coordinator on February 4, 2022.
2022: Bradley Joins Colts as Defensive Coordinator
Gus Bradley became the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022.
2022: Carter Bradley's Starting Quarterback Role
Gus Bradley's son, Carter Bradley, served as the starting quarterback for the South Alabama Jaguars in 2022.
March 7, 2023: Colts Retain Bradley
On March 7, 2023, the Colts announced that Gus Bradley would remain as their defensive coordinator.
2023: Carter Bradley Continues as Starting Quarterback
Carter Bradley continued his role as the starting quarterback for the South Alabama Jaguars in 2023.