Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/09/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Mike Pettine
12/10/2026
ESPN reporter Todd Archer reported that the Dallas Cowboys were bringing Mike Pettine onto their defensive coaching staff. The move came amid a difficult start to the Cowboys' 2026 season. Pettine is a former Browns head coach who has coordinated defenses for several NFL teams.
13/01/2026
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that assistant head coach Mike Pettine was retiring from the NFL sidelines. Pettine had joined the Vikings in 2022 and held the assistant head coach title along with the outside linebackers coach role. His retirement ended a coaching career of roughly 25 NFL seasons, which included leading the Cleveland Browns from 2014 to 2015.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Michael Anthony Pettine Jr. is an American football coach who served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He also worked as a defensive coordinator for several NFL teams and later held an assistant head coach role with the Minnesota Vikings. |
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| Notable Roles |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Virginia |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in economics (graduated 1988) |
| High School | Central Bucks High School West |
Family
| Father | Mike Pettine Sr., a legendary Pennsylvania high school football coach |
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Career
| NFL Coaching Start | Baltimore Ravens, 2002 |
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| Defensive Coordinator Roles |
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| Head Coach | Cleveland Browns, 2014 to 2015, with a record of 10-22 |
| Departure from Browns | Dismissed on 03/01/2016 |
| Later Role | Assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach, Minnesota Vikings |
| Retirement from Vikings | Announced on 13/01/2026 by head coach Kevin O'Connell, closing a career of about 25 NFL coaching seasons |
| Reported Return to Coaching | Reported in October 2026 as joining the Dallas Cowboys defensive staff |
Style Quotient
| Coaching Style | Known for a defensive-minded approach and aggressive, adaptable game plans |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played free safety at the University of Virginia. | |
| 2. Began coaching at the high school level in Pennsylvania, including North Penn and William Tennent high schools. | |
| 3. Worked as a graduate assistant at the University of Pittsburgh (1993 to 1994). | |
| 4. Served as an assistant coach under his father at Central Bucks West High School. |
