Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Whitinsville, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Steve Spagnuolo
01/07/2026
Pro Football Focus included Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo among 15 head coaching candidates entering the 2026 offseason. The recognition reflected his long track record of strong defensive units and his growing reputation as a potential NFL head coach.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Stephen Christopher Spagnuolo is an American football coach who has served as defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2019 and was entering his eighth season in that role in 2026. He is a descendant of Andy Reid's coaching tree and is known as a defensive specialist with multiple Super Bowl titles. |
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| Nickname | Spags |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree | Physical education, Springfield College (1982) |
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| Master's degree | Sports management |
Personal Life
| High school | Grafton High School, Grafton, Massachusetts (member of the school's Athletic Hall of Fame) |
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| Honours | Inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame in spring 2026 |
Relationships & More
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Career
| Early coaching | Graduate assistant at Massachusetts, player personnel intern with the Washington Redskins, and college assistant roles including Lafayette and Connecticut |
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| Philadelphia Eagles | Assistant defensive coach from 1999 to 2006, including linebackers and defensive backs roles |
| New York Giants | Defensive coordinator from 2007 to 2008, winning Super Bowl XLII; later defensive coordinator from 2015 to 2017 |
| St. Louis Rams | Head coach from 2009 to 2011 |
| New Orleans Saints | Defensive coordinator in 2012 |
| Baltimore Ravens | Senior defensive assistant and secondary coach from 2013 to 2014 |
| New York Giants interim | Interim head coach in 2017 after Ben McAdoo's firing |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive coordinator since 2019, with Super Bowl wins in LIV, LVII and LVIII |
| Kansas City Chiefs 2026 | Continuing as defensive coordinator for the 2026 season, his eighth with the franchise |
Style Quotient
| Signature look | Goatee and buzz cut |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played wide receiver and defensive back at Springfield College, though he never played in the NFL | |
| 2. Is the only offensive or defensive coordinator in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different franchises | |
| 3. Is the only coordinator to have won four Super Bowls in that role | |
| 4. Grew up in Grafton, Massachusetts after his family moved there when he was young | |
| 5. Was named to Pro Football Focus's list of 2026 head coaching candidates |
