Age
56
Jul 21, 1970
Darren Rizzi
MIA · 2009–18→NO · 2019–24→DEN · 2025–presentActive
DarrenRizziSTCSpecial Teams Coordinator
Special Teams Coordinator
Denver Broncos · since 2025With DEN
2025
2 seasons
Coaching
33 yrs
since 1993
NFL
17 yrs
since 2009
NFL teams
3
MIA · NO · DEN
Career
College からのコーチ遍歴。各ステップで師事したヘッドコーチも掲載。
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Biography
WikipediaDarren Rizzi (born July 21, 1970) is an American professional football coach who is the special teams coordinator and assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he served as the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 season, replacing previous head coach Dennis Allen on November 4, 2024. He also served as the special teams coordinator for the Saints from 2019 to 2024 and the Miami Dolphins from 2010 to 2018.
Career Path
1993 — Present · Mentors noted2025–
Denver Broncos · Assistant head coach & special teams coordinator
NFL
2019–2024
New Orleans Saints · Special teams coordinator → Assistant head coach & special teams coordinator → Interim head coach
Special teams coordinator (2019-2021) · Assistant head coach & special teams coordinator (2022-2024) · Interim head coach (2024)
NFL
2009–2018
Miami Dolphins · Assistant special teams coach → Special teams coordinator → Associate head coach & special teams coordinator
Assistant special teams coach (2009) · Special teams coordinator (2010-2016) · Associate head coach & special teams coordinator (2017-2018)
NFL
2008
Rhode Island · Head coach
NCAA
2002–2007
Rutgers · Special teams coordinator
NCAA
1999–2001
New Haven · Head coach
NCAA
1998
Northeastern · Special teams coordinator & linebackers coach
NCAA
1994–1997
New Haven · Special teams coordinator & defensive line coach → Defensive coordinator
Special teams coordinator & defensive line coach (1994-1996) · Defensive coordinator (1997)
NCAA
1993
Colgate · Graduate assistant
NCAA
1989–1992
Rhode Island · College
NCAA
Current Role
DEN · since 2025Special Teams Coordinator
Denver Broncos
2 seasons in the role · hired 2025
Coaching since1993
In the NFL since2009
NFL teamsMIA · NO · DEN
Data Sources & Attribution
CreditsHeadshot — Wikimedia CommonsAll-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Source file
Records & history — Pro Football ReferenceSports Reference LLC. “Pro Football Statistics and History.” Pro-Football-Reference.com. (Accessed 2026-08-15.)
Biography — WikipediaCareer timeline and biographical details from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
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