History of Steve Spagnuolo in Timeline

Steve Spagnuolo, nicknamed "Spags", is an American football coach currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. He began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles and has coordinated four top-10 defenses in terms of yardage. Spagnuolo has participated in seven Super Bowls, six as a defensive coordinator, winning one with the New York Giants and three with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is the only coordinator in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different franchises and the only one to win four Super Bowls as a coordinator. Notably, he coached the 2007 New York Giants defense that upset the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and the 2023 Kansas City Chiefs defense.

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Full Timeline

December 21, 1959: Steve Spagnuolo's Birth

On December 21, 1959, Stephen Christopher Spagnuolo was born. He would later become a prominent American football coach.

1999: Joined Philadelphia Eagles

In 1999, Steve Spagnuolo started his NFL coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles as a linebackers and defensive backs coach under head coach Andy Reid.

January 2007: Hired as Defensive Coordinator for the New York Giants

In January 2007, Steve Spagnuolo was hired as the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants under head coach Tom Coughlin.

February 7, 2008: Declined Redskins Head Coaching Job and Signed New Giants Contract

On February 7, 2008, Steve Spagnuolo withdrew from consideration for the Washington Redskins' head coaching position. The same day, the Giants made Spagnuolo one of the highest-paid defensive coordinators in the NFL with a new three-year contract.