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Who is Patrick Graham? Jacksonville Jaguars set to interview DC today for coach job
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The head coaching search of the Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a bump in the road on Wednesday. The team fired general manager Trent Baalke , moving on from him after originally opting to retain him at the conclusion of the season.
Ethan Waugh will be the interim general manager in the meantime.
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Liam Coen , who was widely considered the favorite to land the opening, removed himself from consideration and opted to stay on as the offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
However, the Jaguars have two more second round interviews scheduled and could set more for next week. The team is reportedly set to meet with Patrick Graham today and Robert Saleh tomorrow.
Graham, 45, has an extensive coaching history in the NFL dating back to 2009 when he began as a coaching assistant with the New England Patriots .
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during warmups before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 15-9. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Graham didn't take long to move up the ranks, changing positions multiple times including to defensive assistant (2010), linebackers coach (2011), defensive line coach (2012-13) and back to linebackers coach (2014-15) before moving on from New England .
Graham continued his career with the New York Giants as the team's defensive line coach (2016) before moving on to the Green Bay Packers as a linebackers coach and run game coordinator (2018) before finally becoming a defensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins in 2019.
Graham left his gig with the Dolphins to become the defensive coordinator under then-head coach Joe Judge for two years (2020-21). He became the Raiders' DC in 2022.
Who is Patrick Graham?
Patrick Graham is the defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders and is interviewing for head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars .
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Where is Patrick Graham from?
Patrick Graham is from Waterbury, Connecticut.
How old is Patrick Graham?
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 29-19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Patrick Graham is 45 years old.
What is Patrick Graham's coaching history?
Patrick Graham has served as a defensive coordinator for several teams, most recently for the Raiders. He was also a DC for the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants.
He coached linebackers for the Green Bay Packers and held several positions on the defensive staff in New England, where his coaching career began back in 2009.
Did Patrick Graham play football?
Patrick Graham was a defensive lineman at Yale University.
What is Patrick Graham known for?
Patrick Graham has been a longtime defensive coordinator in the NFL. He was a finalist for the Los Angeles Chargers ' job opening last season as well as the Las Vegas Raiders' opening.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars coach search: What to know about Patrick Graham
