Jason Michael
| Philadelphia Eagles | |
|---|---|
| Title | Tight ends coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 15, 1978 Louisa, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lawrence County (KY)[1] |
| College | Western Kentucky |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference | |
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Jason Michael (born October 15, 1978)[1] is an American football coach who is the tight ends coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets and Oakland Raiders.
Playing career
[edit | edit source]Michael played quarterback for Jack Harbaugh at Western Kentucky after transferring from Army. He was the quarterback of the 2002 Division I-AA National Championship team. Michael was named the school's Male Athlete of the Year in 2003. He graduated with a degree in civil engineering technology with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. and was named a I-AA Athletic Directors Academic All-Star and a second-team Verizon Academic All-District IV honoree.
Coaching career
[edit | edit source]Tennessee Volunteers
[edit | edit source]In 2003, Michael began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Tennessee Volunteers football team at the University of Tennessee, where he assisted with the secondary and special teams for two seasons.
Oakland Raiders
[edit | edit source]In 2005, Michael was hired as a video assistant and offensive quality control coach for the Oakland Raiders.
New York Jets
[edit | edit source]Michael then was hired as an offensive quality control coach for the New York Jets in 2006. In 2007, he was promoted to tight ends coach.
Return to Tennessee
[edit | edit source]Michael returned to the University of Tennessee to coach the tight ends in 2008, in Phillip Fulmer’s final season.
San Francisco 49ers
[edit | edit source]In 2009, Michael was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach.[2]
San Diego Chargers
[edit | edit source]Michael was hired by the San Diego Chargers as the tight ends coach in 2011.[3]
Tennessee Titans
[edit | edit source]On January 17, 2014, Michael was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Mularkey.[4] He moved to quarterbacks coach in 2016.[5][6][7]
Arizona Cardinals
[edit | edit source]On February 14, 2018, Michael was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their tight ends coach under head coach Steve Wilks.[8]
Indianapolis Colts
[edit | edit source]On January 29, 2019, Michael was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their tight ends coach under head coach Frank Reich.[9]
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit | edit source]On January 27, 2021, Michael was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their tight ends coach[10] under head coach Nick Sirianni.[11] Michael and Sirianni worked together in Indianapolis. Michael was part of the staff that won Super Bowl LIX over the Kansas City Chiefs.[12]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Michael and his wife, Jamie, have one son, Wyatt, and a daughter, Charlie.
References
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External links
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- 1978 births
- Living people
- Tennessee Titans coaches
- NFL offensive coordinators
- People from Louisa, Kentucky
- Players of American football from Kentucky
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football players
- Arizona Cardinals coaches
- Philadelphia Eagles coaches
- Indianapolis Colts coaches
- Oakland Raiders coaches
- San Diego Chargers coaches
- San Francisco 49ers coaches
- New York Jets coaches
- People from Amory, Mississippi
- Sportspeople from Monroe County, Mississippi
- Coaches of American football from Mississippi