Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (2024)

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With the 2022 NFL season now well underway, USA TODAY Sports has compiled career histories and biographic information for each of the 722 on-field coaches in the league at the start of this year, from head coaches and coordinators to quality control coaches and fellows.

The data offers unique insights about the makeup of 2022 team coaching staffs, and a snapshot of coaching diversity within the league almost two decades after the 2003 implementation of the Rooney Rule.

USA TODAY Sports ranked each team by the percentage of coaches on staff who identify as coaches of color, as verified by published news articles, public records and information provided by team employees, agents and coaches. The data includes head coaches and excludes strength and conditioning coaches, administrative assistants and interns. The analysis also takes a look at other types of staff diversity, including:

  • Average age, as of Sept. 1 and including every on-field coach on staff.

  • Coaching tenure, as the duration that a coach has been with their current team, in any role.

  • Playing experience, as the percentage of on-field coaches who appeared in at least one NFL regular-season game during their playing career.

Click on the cards below to reveal each team’s stats and rankings. Winning percentages are current through Week 3 of the 2022 season.

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  • Pittsburgh Steelers

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (1)

    Pittsburgh Steelers 63.16% diverse (1st)

    Head Coach

    Mike Tomlin (16th season), .628 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    63.16% coaches of color on staff (1st in NFL)

    2 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 47.47 years old (2nd oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Assistant head coach John Mitchell (since 1994)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 21.05% (22nd in NFL)

  • Houston Texans

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (2)

    Houston Texans 60% diverse (2nd)

    Head Coach

    Lovie Smith (1st season), .500 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    60% coaches of color on staff (2nd in NFL)

    2 of 3 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 40.55 years old (7th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Running backs coach Danny Barrett (since 2018)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 10% (31st in NFL)

  • Seattle Seahawks

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (3)

    Seattle Seahawks 59.09% diverse (t-3rd)

    Head Coach

    Pete Carroll (13th season), .585 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    59.09% coaches of color on staff (t-3rd in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 43.59 years old (10th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2010)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 31.82% (10th in NFL)

  • New York Jets

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (4)

    New York Jets 59.09% diverse (t-3rd)

    Head Coach

    Robert Saleh (2nd season), .250 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    59.09% coaches of color on staff (t-3rd in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 40.18 years old (5th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer (since 2016)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 40.91% (3rd in NFL)

  • Chicago Bears

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (5)

    Chicago Bears 55% diverse (5th)

    Head Coach

    Matt Eberflus (1st season), .667 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    55% coaches of color on staff (5th in NFL)

    2 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 41.4 years old (12th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Defensive quality control coach Ronell Williams (since 2019)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 15% (27th in NFL)

  • New York Giants

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (6)

    New York Giants 50% diverse (t-6th)

    Head Coach

    Brian Daboll (1st season), .667 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    50% coaches of color on staff (t-6th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 41.95 years old (13th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2018)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 13.64% (t-28th in NFL)

  • Dallas Cowboys

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (7)

    Dallas Cowboys 50% diverse (t-6th)

    Head Coach

    Mike McCarthy (3rd season), .602 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    50% coaches of color on staff (t-6th in NFL)

    0 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 44.83 years old (6th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Assistant defensive line coach Leon Lett (since 2011)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 33.33% (t-7th in NFL)

  • Miami Dolphins

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (8)

    Miami Dolphins 48.15% diverse (8th)

    Head Coach

    Mike McDaniel (1st season), 1.000 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    48.15% coaches of color on staff (8th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 40.48 years old (6th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Quality control coach Josh Grizzard (since 2017)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 40.74% (4th in NFL)

  • Detroit Lions

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (9)

    Detroit Lions 47.83% diverse (t-9th)

    Head Coach

    Dan Campbell (2nd season), .297 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    47.83% coaches of color on staff (t-9th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 39.78 years old (4th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2018)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 30.43% (t-11th in NFL)

  • Denver Broncos

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (10)

    Denver Broncos 47.83% diverse (t-9th)

    Head Coach

    Nathaniel Hackett (1st season), .667 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    47.83% coaches of color on staff (t-9th in NFL)

    2 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 42.39 years old (t-16th)

    Longest-tenured coach: Defensive/special projects coach Bill Kollar (since 2015)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 21.74% (t-20th in NFL)

  • Washington Commanders

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (11)

    Washington Commanders 45.83% diverse (t-11th)

    Head Coach

    Ron Rivera (3rd season), .514 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    45.83% coaches of color on staff (t-11th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 44.96 years old (5th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Running backs coach Randy Jordan (since 2014)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 34.78% (6th in NFL)

  • Atlanta Falcons

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (12)

    Atlanta Falcons 45.83% diverse (t-11th)

    Head Coach

    Arthur Smith (2nd season), .400 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    45.83% coaches of color on staff (t-11th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 44.21 years old (9th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Run game specialist Danny Breyer (since 2020)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 33.33% (t-7th in NFL)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (13)

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45.83% diverse (t-11th)

    Head Coach

    Todd Bowles (1st season), .400 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    45.83% coaches of color on staff (t-11th in NFL)

    5 of 5 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 51.92 years old (1st oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Wide receivers coach Kevin Garver (since 2014)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 33.33% (t-7th in NFL)

  • San Francisco 49ers

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (14)

    San Francisco 49ers 45.83% diverse (t-11th)

    Head Coach

    Kyle Shanahan (6th season) , .489 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    45.83% coaches of color on staff (t-11th in NFL)

    1 of 3 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 40.88 years old (t-9th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2017)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 37.5% (5th in NFL)

  • Los Angeles Rams

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (15)

    Los Angeles Rams 45.45% diverse (15th)

    Head Coach

    Sean McVay (6th season), .681 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    45.45% coaches of color on staff (15th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 39.32 years old (3rd youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2017)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 13.64% (t-28th in NFL)

  • Las Vegas Raiders

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (16)

    Las Vegas Raiders 45% diverse (16th)

    Head Coach

    Josh McDaniels (1st season), .355 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    45% coaches of color on staff (16th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 42.7 years old (14th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett (since 2018)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 20% (23rd in NFL)

  • Indianapolis Colts

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (17)

    Indianapolis Colts 42.86% diverse (17th)

    Head Coach

    Frank Reich (5th season), .556 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    42.86% coaches of color on staff (17th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 46.05 years old (3rd oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2018)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 42.86% (2nd in NFL)

  • Baltimore Ravens

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (18)

    Baltimore Ravens 41.67% diverse (t-18th)

    Head Coach

    John Harbaugh (15th season), .607 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    41.67% coaches of color on staff (t-18th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 44.58 years old (7th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2008)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 25% (18th in NFL)

  • Cleveland Browns

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (19)

    Cleveland Browns 41.67% diverse (t-18th)

    Head Coach

    Kevin Stefanski (3rd season), .579 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    41.67% coaches of color on staff (t-18th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 41.96 years old (14th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2019)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 12.5% (30th in NFL)

  • Tennessee Titans

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (20)

    Tennessee Titans 39.13% diverse (t-20th)

    Head Coach

    Mike Vrabel (5th season), .603 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    39.13% coaches of color on staff (t-20th in NFL)

    0 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 42.39 years old (t-16th)

    Longest-tenured coach: Tight ends coach Luke Steckel (since 2013)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 17.39% (t-25th in NFL)

  • Green Bay Packers

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (21)

    Green Bay Packers 39.13% diverse (t-20th)

    Head Coach

    Matt LaFleur (4th season), .754 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    39.13% coaches of color on staff (t-20th in NFL)

    0 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 42.74 years old (13th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Defensive line/running game coordinator Jerry Montgomery (since 2015)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 26.09% (17th in NFL)

  • Arizona Cardinals

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (22)

    Arizona Cardinals 39.13% diverse (t-20th)

    Head Coach

    Kliff Kingsbury (4th season), .481 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    39.13% coaches of color on staff (t-20th in NFL)

    1 of 3 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 41.39 years old (11th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Tight ends coach Steve Heiden (since 2013)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 30.43% (t-11th in NFL)

  • Buffalo Bills

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (23)

    Buffalo Bills 38.1% diverse (23rd)

    Head Coach

    Sean McDermott (6th season), .593 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    38.1% coaches of color on staff (23rd in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 43.05 years old (12th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2017)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 28.57% (t-13th in NFL)

  • Carolina Panthers

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (24)

    Carolina Panthers 37.5% diverse (24th)

    Head Coach

    Matt Rhule (3rd season).306 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    37.5% coaches of color on staff (24th in NFL)

    0 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 44.29 years old (8th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2020)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 8.33% (32nd in NFL)

  • Los Angeles Chargers

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (25)

    Los Angeles Chargers 36.36% diverse (25th)

    Head Coach

    Brandon Staley (2nd season).500 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    36.36% coaches of color on staff (25th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 39 years old (2nd youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Outside linebackers coach Giff Smith (since 2016)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 18.18% (24th in NFL)

  • Minnesota Vikings

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (26)

    Minnesota Vikings 36% diverse (t-26th)

    Head Coach

    Kevin O’Connell (1st season).667 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    36% coaches of color on staff (t-26th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 40.88 years old (t-9th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Assistant defensive backs coach Roy Anderson (since 2020)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 28% (15th in NFL)

  • Jacksonville Jaguars

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (27)

    Jacksonville Jaguars 36% diverse (t-26th)

    Head Coach

    Doug Pederson (1st season).545 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    36% coaches of color on staff (t-26th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 43.52 years old (11th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Inside linebackers coach Tony Gilbert (since 2020)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 48% (1st in NFL)

  • Philadelphia Eagles

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (28)

    Philadelphia Eagles 34.78% diverse (28th)

    Head Coach

    Nick Sirianni (2nd season).571 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    34.78% coaches of color on staff (28th in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 40.61 years old (8th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Run game coordinator/offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland (since 2013)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 17.39% (t-25th in NFL)

  • New England Patriots

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (29)

    New England Patriots 33.33% diverse (29th)

    Head Coach

    Bill Belichick (23rd season), .671 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    33.33% coaches of color on staff (29th in NFL)

    0 of 2 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 37.94 years old (1st youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Head coach Bill Belichick (since 2000)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 22.22% (19th in NFL)

  • New Orleans Saints

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (30)

    New Orleans Saints 31.82% diverse (30th)

    Head Coach

    Dennis Allen (1st season), .231 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    31.82% coaches of color on staff (30th in NFL)

    1 of 5 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 42.64 years old (15th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael (since 2006)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 27.27% (16th in NFL)

  • Kansas City Chiefs

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (31)

    Kansas City Chiefs 30.43% diverse (31st)

    Head Coach

    Andy Reid (10th season), .625 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    30.43% coaches of color on staff (31st in NFL)

    1 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 45.57 years old (4th oldest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Multiple (since 2013)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 21.74% (t-20th in NFL)

  • Cincinnati Bengals

    Which NFL teams have the most diverse coaching staffs? (32)

    Cincinnati Bengals 23.81% diverse (32nd)

    Head Coach

    Zac Taylor (4th season), .366 career winning percentage

    Diversity

    23.81% coaches of color on staff (32nd in NFL)

    0 of 4 coaches of color at the coordinator level or above

    Age and Experience

    Average age: 42.14 years old (15th youngest)

    Longest-tenured coach: Special teams coordinator/assistant head coach Darrin Simmons (since 2003)

    Coaches with NFL playing experience: 28.57% (t-13th in NFL)

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