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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1968)}}
{{distinguish|Doug Peterson (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Doug Pederson
| image = Doug Pederson 2022 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Pederson with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in 2022
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968|1|31|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Bellingham, Washington]], U.S.
| position = [[Quarterback]]
| number = 14, 18
| current_team =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 222
| high_school = [[Ferndale High School (Washington)|Ferndale]] {{nowrap|([[Ferndale, Washington]])}}
| college = [[Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football|Northeast Louisiana]] (1987–1990)
| undraftedyear = 1991
| expansiondraftyear = 1995
| expansiondraftround = 22
| expansiondraftpick = 44
| pastteams =
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1991}})*
* [[New York/New Jersey Knights]] ([[1992 WLAF season|1992]])
* Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|1993|1994}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] (1995)*
* [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]] ([[1995 WLAF season|1995]])
* Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|1995}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|1995|1998}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|1999}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2000}})
* Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2001|2004}})
| pastcoaching =
* [[Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)|Calvary Baptist Academy (LA)]] (2005–2008)<br />Head coach
* Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2009|2010}})<br />Offensive quality control coach
* Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2011|2012}})<br />Quarterbacks coach
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2015}})<br />Offensive coordinator
* Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2016|2020}})<br />Head coach
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2022|2024}})<br />Head coach
| highlights =
;As player:
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XXXI|XXXI]])
* [[NCAA Division I Football Championship|FCS champion]] (1987)
;As coach:
* Super Bowl champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
* [[NFL Coach of the Year Award#Greasy Neale Award (Maxwell Football Club)|Greasy Neale Award]] (2017)
| statlabel1 = Pass attempts
| statvalue1 = 522
| statlabel2 = Pass completions
| statvalue2 = 286
| statlabel3 = Percentage
| statvalue3 = 54.7
| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|TD]]–[[Interception|INT]]
| statvalue4 = 12–19
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 2,762
| statlabel6 = [[Passer rating]]
| statvalue6 = 62.3
| regular_record = NFL: {{Winning percentage|64|66|1|record=y}}
| playoff_record = NFL: {{Winning percentage|5|3|record=y}}
| overall_record = NFL: {{Winning percentage|69|69|1|record=y}}<br/>High school: {{Winning percentage|40|11||record=y}}
| pfr = PedeDo00
| pfrcoach = PedeDo0
}}
'''Douglas Irvin Pederson''' (born January 31, 1968) is an American professional [[American football|football]] coach and former [[quarterback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) who was the [[head coach]] of the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] from 2016 to 2020 and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] from 2022 to 2024. He spent most of his 13-season playing career as a backup to [[Brett Favre]] on the [[Green Bay Packers]], where he was a member of the team that won [[Super Bowl XXXI]]. Pederson was also a backup to [[Dan Marino]] on the [[Miami Dolphins]] and a starter for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[Cleveland Browns]] until retiring in 2004.
Pederson began his coaching career under [[Andy Reid]], serving as an assistant for the Eagles from 2009 to 2012. After Reid became the head coach of the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in 2013, Pederson followed him to serve as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator. Pederson returned to the Eagles as their head coach in 2016, a position he held for five seasons. His most successful season with the Eagles was in 2017 when he won [[Super Bowl LII]], the franchise's first [[Super Bowl]] title.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/ron-rivera-could-become-one-of-four-to-win-super-bowl-as-player-and-coach/ | title=Ron Rivera could become one of four to win Super Bowl as player and coach | publisher=chicago.suntimes.com | date=January 25, 2016 | access-date=February 19, 2018 | author=Cahill, Dan | archive-date=February 20, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220002245/https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/ron-rivera-could-become-one-of-four-to-win-super-bowl-as-player-and-coach/ | url-status=live }}</ref> As the head coach of the Jaguars for three seasons, he led them to a division title and playoff victory in 2022.
==Playing career==
===Early life===
Pederson was born in Bellingham, Washington, in 1968. He was raised in nearby [[Ferndale, Washington]], and attended [[Ferndale High School (Washington)|Ferndale High School]], and was an All-State selection in [[high school football|football]], basketball, and baseball. His quarterback coach at Ferndale was Ray Ramsay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/philadelphia-eagles-coach-doug-pederson-is-the-pride-of-ferndale-right-now/|title=Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson is the pride of Ferndale|first=Larry|last=Stone|work=[[The Seattle Times]]|date=February 6, 2018|access-date=March 30, 2022}}</ref> After high school he graduated from [[University of Louisiana at Monroe|Northeast Louisiana University]], where he was quarterback from 1987 through 1990.<ref name="KCTV">{{cite web|last=McCallister|first=Laura|url=http://www.kctv5.com/story/20566498/andy-reid-fills-out-coaching-staff-including-coordinators|title=Andy Reid fills out coaching staff, including coordinators|publisher=KCTV-TV website|date=January 11, 2013|access-date=January 12, 2013|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913134953/http://www.kctv5.com/story/20566498/andy-reid-fills-out-coaching-staff-including-coordinators|url-status=live}}</ref> He still holds multiple passing records at the school.<ref>"ULM Football Records." [http://www.ulmathletics.com/fls/19000/media_guides/football/2008/records.pdf?SPSID=95193&SPID=10968&DB_OEM_ID=19000 2008 ULM Warhawks Football Media Guide.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215145905/http://www.ulmathletics.com/fls/19000/media_guides/football/2008/records.pdf?SPSID=95193&SPID=10968&DB_OEM_ID=19000 |date=February 15, 2012 }} Retrieved on September 7, 2008.</ref>
===Professional===
====Miami Dolphins====
Pederson originally signed as a [[rookie]] [[free agent]] by the [[Miami Dolphins]] on May 1, 1991,<ref>{{cite news|title=Transactions|work=The Dispatch|date=May 1, 1991|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vDkeAAAAIBAJ&pg=1857,82396&dq=doug+pederson&hl=en|access-date=February 28, 2010|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118231643/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vDkeAAAAIBAJ&pg=1857%2C82396&dq=doug+pederson&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> out of [[Northeast Louisiana University]] (now [[Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football|University of Louisiana at Monroe]]) in [[Monroe, Louisiana]].<ref name="pfr">{{cite web|title=Doug Pederson|publisher=Pro Football Reference|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00.htm|access-date=February 28, 2010|archive-date=February 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227092828/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He was waived on August 17, 1991, before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite news |author=Mayo, Michael |title=Brown On Leave But Robbie Is, Too |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1991-08-17/sports/9101310518_1_nine-unsigned-veterans-agent-brian-sochia |newspaper=[[Sun-Sentinel]] |date=August 17, 1991 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071018/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1991-08-17/sports/9101310518_1_nine-unsigned-veterans-agent-brian-sochia |url-status=dead }}</ref> After spending the 1991 season as a free agent, the [[New York/New Jersey Knights]] of the [[World League of American Football]] (WLAF) drafted him in the fifth round for the first pool of draft-eligible players on February 4, 1992. The second pool, which was drafted from on February 20, consisted of players allocated by NFL teams to the league.<ref>{{cite news |author=Smith, Timothy W. |title=Football; World League Kicks Off Its Talent Hunt for 1992 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/02/05/sports/football-world-league-kicks-off-its-talent-hunt-for-1992.html |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |date=February 5, 1992 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807022950/http://www.nytimes.com/1992/02/05/sports/football-world-league-kicks-off-its-talent-hunt-for-1992.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He was the backup quarterback to [[Reggie Slack]] with the Knights from March to May 1992.<ref>{{cite news |author=Smith, Timothy W. |title=Football; Knights Do Their Part but Can't Gain Playoff Berth |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/05/17/sports/football-knights-do-their-part-but-can-t-gain-playoff-berth.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=May 17, 1992 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807021244/http://www.nytimes.com/1992/05/17/sports/football-knights-do-their-part-but-can-t-gain-playoff-berth.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
After the WLAF season finished, he was re-signed by the Dolphins on June 2, 1992.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1734&dat=19920602&id=RpcbAAAAIBAJ&pg=3203,3385991 |newspaper=The Dispatch |date=June 2, 1992 |access-date=August 6, 2017}}</ref> Pederson spent 1992 training camp with the Dolphins, before being released during final roster cuts again. He was subsequently re-signed to the team's [[practice squad]], where he practiced on the [[scout team]] until he was waived on October 8, 1992.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/10/08/sports/transactions-016492.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=October 8, 1992 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807024105/http://www.nytimes.com/1992/10/08/sports/transactions-016492.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He was re-signed by the Dolphins after the season on March 3, 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sports Today |url=http://buffalonews.com/1993/03/03/sports-today-1099/ |newspaper=[[The Buffalo News]] |date=March 3, 1993 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807070822/http://buffalonews.com/1993/03/03/sports-today-1099/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After his third training camp with the Dolphins, he was waived again on August 31, 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/31/sports/transactions-693593.html?pagewanted=all |newspaper=The New York Times |date=August 31, 1993 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807023446/http://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/31/sports/transactions-693593.html?pagewanted=all |url-status=live }}</ref> For the second consecutive season, Pederson was re-signed to the team's practice squad, on September 1, 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/01/sports/transactions-994893.html?pagewanted=all |newspaper=The New York Times |date=September 1, 1993 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807024116/http://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/01/sports/transactions-994893.html?pagewanted=all |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Dan Marino]], the Dolphins' starting quarterback since 1983, ruptured his [[Achilles' tendon]] in a week 6 game against the [[1993 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] on October 10, 1993, forcing backup [[Scott Mitchell (quarterback)|Scott Mitchell]] to replace him. Pederson replaced Marino on the active roster, and served as Mitchell's backup for the next four games. Pederson made his NFL debut on October 24, 1993, in a week 8 game against the [[1993 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Doug Pederson |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/dougpederson/2502434/profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807025342/http://www.nfl.com/player/dougpederson/2502434/profile |url-status=live }}</ref> He helped head coach [[Don Shula]] win his NFL-record 325th victory as a coach when Mitchell suffered a separated shoulder in a week 11 game against the [[1993 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] on November 14, 1993.<ref>{{cite news |author=George, Thomas |title=Pro Football; No. 325: Shula Rides the Shoulders |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/15/sports/pro-football-no-325-shula-rides-the-shoulders.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=November 15, 1993 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807024214/http://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/15/sports/pro-football-no-325-shula-rides-the-shoulders.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In that record-breaking game for Coach Shula, Pederson entered in the third quarter of the game and went 3 for 6 for 34 yards while converting several crucial third downs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/dougpederson/2502434/gamelogs?season=1993|title=Doug Pederson: Game Logs at NFL.com|website=[[NFL.com]]|access-date=February 21, 2018|archive-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211132019/http://www.nfl.com/player/dougpederson/2502434/gamelogs?season=1993|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/FINS-FLASHBACK-Coach-Shula-Wins-325/f2a97178-00cc-4a0d-967f-ba5d14c6d163|title=FINS FLASHBACK: Coach Shula Wins 325|access-date=February 21, 2018|archive-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211131458/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/FINS-FLASHBACK-Coach-Shula-Wins-325/f2a97178-00cc-4a0d-967f-ba5d14c6d163|url-status=live}}</ref> Pederson was able to steer the Dolphins to the win. Pederson also served as the backup to recently acquired [[Steve DeBerg]] for the three games Mitchell missed with injury. He briefly entered a week 14 game against the [[1993 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] while DeBerg was receiving stitches on his face.<ref>{{cite news |author=Freeman, Mike |title=Pro Football; Finally, Giants Get Some Respect |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/06/sports/pro-football-finally-giants-get-some-respect.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=December 6, 1993 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807023607/http://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/06/sports/pro-football-finally-giants-get-some-respect.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Mitchell returned as the Dolphins' starter after week 15, and Pederson was released in favor of backup DeBerg and third-string quarterback [[Hugh Millen]] on December 16, 1993.<ref>{{cite news |author=Cole, Jason |title=Pederson, Humphrey Are Dolphins No More |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-12-16/sports/9312150782_1_doug-pederson-bobby-humphrey-dolphins |newspaper=Sun-Sentinel |date=December 16, 1993 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807020650/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-12-16/sports/9312150782_1_doug-pederson-bobby-humphrey-dolphins |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Pederson re-signed with the Dolphins on April 16, 1994, after the season ended.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/16/sports/transactions-804240.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=April 16, 1994 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807023936/http://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/16/sports/transactions-804240.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He spent the entire [[1994 NFL season|1994 season]] on the Dolphins' active roster as the third-string quarterback behind Marino and [[Bernie Kosar]]. On February 15, 1995, Pederson was selected by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the twenty-second round of the [[1995 NFL expansion draft|NFL expansion draft]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Expansion Draft |url=http://www.panthers.com/team/history/expansion-draft.html |website=panthers.com |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807022304/http://www.panthers.com/team/history/expansion-draft.html |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> after being placed on the Dolphins' available players list on January 19,<ref>{{cite news |author=Cole, Jason |title=No Big Names On Dolphins' Expansion List |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-01-19/sports/9501180721_1_expansion-draft-list-dolphins-bert-weidner |newspaper=Sun-Sentinel |date=January 19, 1995 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807070846/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-01-19/sports/9501180721_1_expansion-draft-list-dolphins-bert-weidner |url-status=dead }}</ref> but was released on May 24, 1995.<ref>{{cite news|title=Capers makes first big roster cuts|work=Star-News|date=May 24, 1995|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NK8sAAAAIBAJ&pg=2997,3570076|access-date=February 28, 2010}}</ref> He returned to the World League after his release, playing with [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]]. Pederson re-signed with the Dolphins again in June 1995.<ref>{{cite news |author=Calkins, Geoff |title=Kicker, Safety Contracts Extended |newspaper=Sun-Sentinel |date=June 7, 1995 }}</ref> After competing with [[Dan McGwire]] throughout training camp, Pederson was waived on August 22, 1995.<ref>{{cite news |author=Calkins, Geoff |title=It's McGwire: Pederson Loses No. 3 QB Spot |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-08-22/sports/9508220037_1_dolphins-system-fullback-keith-byars-doug-pederson |newspaper=Sun-Sentinel |date=August 22, 1995 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807021806/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-08-22/sports/9508220037_1_dolphins-system-fullback-keith-byars-doug-pederson |url-status=dead }}</ref> Marino suffered a knee injury during a week 6 game,<ref>{{cite news |author=Cole, Jason |title=Marino To Miss A Game Or 2 |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-10-10/sports/9510100049_1_dan-marino-shula-bernie-kosar |newspaper=Sun-Sentinel |date=October 10, 1995 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807021052/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-10-10/sports/9510100049_1_dan-marino-shula-bernie-kosar |url-status=dead }}</ref> so Pederson was re-signed on October 10 to serve as the third quarterback behind Kosar and McGwire for the next two games.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 11, 1995 |title=Checkpoint Was Sore Spot to Chief Fans |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-10-11-sp-55738-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017112256/http://articles.latimes.com/1995-10-11/sports/sp-55738_1_sobriety-checkpoint |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> He was released again after Marino returned for week 9 on October 24.<ref name="Pederson rejoins">{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/23/sports/transactions-052230.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=February 23, 2001 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072732/http://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/23/sports/transactions-052230.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Green Bay Packers (first stint)====
Pederson worked out for the [[Green Bay Packers]] following week 10 in 1995, due to a season-ending injury suffered by backup [[Ty Detmer]] and a minor injury sustained by starter [[Brett Favre]]. Third-string quarterback [[T. J. Rubley]] was forced to play in week 10 and threw a game-ending interception after calling an audible, going against head coach [[Mike Holmgren]]'s playcall. The Packers signed [[Bob Gagliano]] to serve as the third-stringer quarterback for weeks 11 and 12.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Plaschke |first=Bill |author-link=Bill Plaschke |date=November 11, 1995 |title=Any Old Joe Could Start For Packers This Week |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-11-sp-1754-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118231719/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-11-sp-1754-story.html |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Pederson replaced Gagliano as the third-string quarterback when he signed with the Packers on November 22, 1995.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hostetler Is Doubtful; Packers Change Backups |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-23-sp-6312-story.html |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=November 23, 1995 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118231718/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-23-sp-6312-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Packers claimed [[Jim McMahon]] off waivers from the Browns to serve as Favre's backup ahead of Pederson and Rubley on November 29, 1995.<ref>{{cite news |title=McMahon Joins the Packers |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/29/sports/sports-people-pro-football-mcmahon-joins-the-packers.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=November 29, 1995 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807021527/http://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/29/sports/sports-people-pro-football-mcmahon-joins-the-packers.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rubley was waived on December 13, leaving McMahon and Pederson as Favre's backups.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rubley, Former Ram, Waived by Packers |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-12-13-sp-13505-story.html |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=December 13, 1995 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118231733/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-12-13-sp-13505-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Favre did not miss any games, so Pederson did not see any game action for the Packers in 1995. Pederson served as the third quarterback behind Favre and McMahon in 1996, playing in one game but recorded no statistics. He received a [[Super Bowl ring]] following the Packers' win over the Patriots in [[Super Bowl XXXI]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXI – New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers – January 26th, 1997 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199701260gnb.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He re-signed with the Packers with a two-year contract on February 20, 1997.<ref>{{cite news |title=Thursday's Transactions |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/laurel-leader-call-feb-21-1997-p-10/ |newspaper=Laurel Leader |date=February 21, 1997 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118231717/https://newspaperarchive.com/laurel-leader-call-feb-21-1997-p-10/ |url-status=live }}{{subscription required}}</ref> Pederson was again the third quarterback throughout 1997, backing up Favre and [[Steve Bono]]. Pederson beat out [[Rick Mirer]] for the backup job to Favre, as well as the primary [[Holder (gridiron football)|placekick holder]] job, in 1998. In a week 5 loss to the [[1998 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]], Pederson replaced Favre in the last five minutes of a blowout game, and threw two touchdowns in his place. However, Pederson suffered a broken jaw that knocked him out for the team's next four games.<ref>{{cite news |author=Pierson, Don |title=Vikings 37, Packers 24 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/10/06/vikings-37-packers-24/ |newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=October 6, 1998 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807070603/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1998-10-06/sports/9810060194_1_randy-moss-vikings-coach-dennis-green-doug-pederson |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Packers trade quarterback Rick Mirer to Jets for draft choice |url=http://nfl.packers.com/news/releases/1999/08/08-20.html |website=packers.com |date=August 20, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807022753/http://nfl.packers.com/news/releases/1999/08/08-20.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Philadelphia Eagles====
Pederson signed a three-year, $4.5 million contract with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on February 18, 1999, to become the team's starting quarterback under new head coach [[Andy Reid]], who was Pederson's [[quarterbacks coach]] in Green Bay from 1997 to 1998.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eagles Sign Backup Passer to Start |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/18/sports/nfl-notebook-philadelphia-eagles-sign-backup-passer-to-start.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=February 18, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807073145/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/18/sports/nfl-notebook-philadelphia-eagles-sign-backup-passer-to-start.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Eagles drafted [[Donovan McNabb]] with the second overall pick in the [[1999 NFL draft]] in April 1999, and Reid said Pederson would remain the starter until McNabb was ready to play.<ref>{{cite news |title=McNabb Signed but Not in Uniform |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/01/sports/plus-pro-football-philadelphia-mcnabb-signed-but-not-in-uniform.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=August 1, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071342/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/01/sports/plus-pro-football-philadelphia-mcnabb-signed-but-not-in-uniform.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In his nine starts for the Eagles, Pederson had a 2–7 record, a 51.6% completion rate, 1,168 passing yards, six touchdowns, and nine interceptions. In his first career start, a week 1 game against the [[1999 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]], Pederson threw two touchdowns in the first quarter to help give the Eagles a 21–0 lead. The Cardinals came back, however, and won the game on a field goal as time expired, 25–24. Pederson went 12-for-25 for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the game.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kinney, David |title=Jacke's 4th Field Goal Gives Cardinals 25–24 Win |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week1/articles/arizonaphiladelphia.htm |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=September 12, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071731/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week1/articles/arizonaphiladelphia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> McNabb replaced Pederson, who suffered a bruised throwing shoulder, after one half in a week 2 loss to the [[1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], in which Pederson went 12-of-19 for 100 yards and an interception.<ref>{{cite news |author=Berger, Ken |title=Bucaneers Pound Philadelphia in McNabb's Debut |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week2/articles/tampabayphiladelphia.htm |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=September 19, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807074534/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week2/articles/tampabayphiladelphia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Pederson started a week 3 shutout loss (26–0) to the [[1999 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], going 14-of-26 for 137 yards and two lost fumbles, before being replaced by McNabb again in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite news |author=Porter, Bill |title=Bills Bury Punchless Eagles, 26–0 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week3/articles/philadelphiabuffalo.htm |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=September 26, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807074002/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week3/articles/philadelphiabuffalo.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In a week 4 loss to the [[1999 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], Pederson went 6-for-15 for 75 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by McNabb after halftime.<ref>{{cite news |author=Cananvan, Tom |title=Giants Edge Eagles, 16–15 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week4/articles/philadelphianewyork.htm |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=October 3, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807074543/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week4/articles/philadelphianewyork.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Pederson's first NFL win came in week 5 in a game against the [[1999 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. He played the entire game, going 11-of-29 for 145 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.<ref>{{cite news |author=Moore, David and Jean-Jacques Taylor |title=Cowboys' Irvin Suffers Spinal Injury in Loss |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week5/articles/dallasphiladelphia.htm |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=October 11, 1999 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=September 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920054424/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/1999/week5/articles/dallasphiladelphia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Pederson played the entirety of the next three games, posting a 1–2 record while throwing three touchdowns and three interceptions. In his final start as an Eagle, Pederson was benched at halftime of a week 9 game against the [[2017 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] after going 3-of-9 for 28 yards and being down 23–0. He did not see game action at quarterback again until a week 14 game against the Cowboys in which McNabb suffered an injury in the fourth quarter. Pederson went 8-for-12 for 108 yards and a touchdown in the loss, and [[Koy Detmer]] received the start ahead of him in week 15 with McNabb still injured. After Pederson spent the next season's training camp with the team, the Eagles released him on August 28, 2000.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reeves Releases A Former Top Pick |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/28/sports/plus-pro-football-reeves-releases-a-former-top-pick.html?ref=topics |newspaper=The New York Times |date=August 28, 2000 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807073306/http://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/28/sports/plus-pro-football-reeves-releases-a-former-top-pick.html?ref=topics |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Cleveland Browns====
Pederson considered retirement after being released by the Eagles, but instead signed a two-year contract with the [[Cleveland Browns]] on September 2, 2000.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reed Suddenly Leaves Denver, And Hopes to Help Another Team |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/02/sports/nfl-notebook-reed-suddenly-leaves-denver-and-hopes-to-help-another-team.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=September 2, 2000 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072539/http://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/02/sports/nfl-notebook-reed-suddenly-leaves-denver-and-hopes-to-help-another-team.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Browns' backup, Ty Detmer, suffered a season-ending injury, and the Browns needed a backup quarterback to starter [[Tim Couch]]. This was the second time in Pederson's career that he was signed to replace an injured Ty Detmer. Pederson started as the third quarterback behind Couch and [[Spergon Wynn]], until Couch suffered a season-ending injury in week 7. Pederson started the next six games, posting a 1–5 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Doug Pederson 2000 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00/gamelog/2000/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In a week 13 game against the [[2000 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], he was knocked out of the game with bruised ribs and replaced with Wynn. Wynn started the next week against the [[2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]], but he suffered a season-ending injury and Pederson replaced him.<ref>{{cite news |title=Big Fine Surprises Steeler |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/12/09/sports/nfl-notebook-big-fine-surprises-steeler.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=December 9, 2000 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072828/http://www.nytimes.com/2000/12/09/sports/nfl-notebook-big-fine-surprises-steeler.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Pederson returned for the final two games of the season, losing both, including a 35–24 loss to his former team, the Eagles, and a 24–0 shutout loss to the [[2000 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]]. Pederson was released after the season on February 22, 2001.<ref name="Pederson rejoins"/>
====Green Bay Packers (second stint)====
[[File:Dougpederson2004.jpg|thumb|175px|Pederson (right) gets ready to hold a kick for [[Ryan Longwell]] (left) in {{NFL year|2004}}.]]
The Packers re-signed Pederson to a one-year contract on March 13, 2001, to replace backup [[Matt Hasselbeck]], who was traded to the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Quarterback Doug Pederson officially rejoins Packers, reports Monday; Horacek also added |url=http://nfl.packers.com/news/releases/2001/03/03-13.html |website=packers.com |date=March 13, 2001 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072707/http://nfl.packers.com/news/releases/2001/03/03-13.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Pederson was the primary backup to Favre for the entire 2001 season, and was the primary placekick holder in every game. He was re-signed to a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Packers on April 2, 2002. Pederson again was the backup quarterback and primary holder in all 16 games in 2002. In a week 7 game against the [[2002 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], Favre suffered a sprained knee and Pederson took most of the snaps in the second half, going 9-for-15 for 78 yards to help win the game 30–9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers – October 20th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210200gnb.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Pederson also played in games against the Miami Dolphins, [[2002 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], and [[2002 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Doug Pederson 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00/gamelog/2002/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He re-signed with the Packers to a one-year, $750,000 contract on April 29, 2003.<ref>{{cite news |title=Packers Re-Sign QB Doug Pederson |url=http://www0.nfl.packers.com/news/releases/2003/04/29/1/ |website=packers.com |date=April 29, 2003 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072753/http://www0.nfl.packers.com/news/releases/2003/04/29/1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For the third consecutive season, Pederson backed up Favre in all 16 games and held placekicks. He completed both of his passes during the regular season for a total of 16 yards. The Packers re-signed Pederson to a one-year contract on April 28, 2004.<ref>{{cite news |title=Giants release Collins, focus search for backup on O'Donnell |url=http://buffalonews.com/2004/04/29/giants-release-collins-focus-search-for-backup-on-odonnell/ |newspaper=Buffalo News |date=April 29, 2004 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807112124/http://buffalonews.com/2004/04/29/giants-release-collins-focus-search-for-backup-on-odonnell/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tim Couch was signed to compete for the backup quarterback job, but lost out to Pederson and was released on September 5, 2004.<ref>{{cite news |title=Packers cut former No. 1 pick Tim Couch |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/1875447 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |date=September 5, 2004 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071719/http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/1875447 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a week 3 game against the [[2004 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], Pederson replaced Favre in a blowout loss and went 4-of-6 for 34 yards and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Indianapolis Colts – September 26th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200409260clt.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The next week, a week 4 game against the [[2004 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], Favre sustained a [[concussion]] in the third quarter, and Pederson replaced him at quarterback. Pederson went 7-of-17 for 86 yards and an interception in the loss before he suffered a hit to his side in the third quarter that resulted in a cracked bone in his back, a torn muscle in his side, and a broken rib.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Green Bay Packers – October 3rd, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200410030gnb.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Stapleton, Arnie |title=Packers Suffer A Giant Loss |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4601-2004Oct3.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=October 4, 2004 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807074514/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4601-2004Oct3.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He stayed in the game up until the last snap, when he was replaced by third-string quarterback [[Craig Nall]]. Pederson was placed on [[injured reserve]] on October 7, ending his season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Packers Re-sign Smith, Place Pederson On I.R, Sign Millhouse To Practice Squad |url=http://www0.nfl.packers.com/news/releases/2004/10/07/1/ |website=packers.com |date=October 7, 2004 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071821/http://www0.nfl.packers.com/news/releases/2004/10/07/1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He retired in March 2005 to become a head coach at [[Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)|Calvary Baptist Academy]].<ref name="retired">{{cite web|last=Fedotin |first=Jeff |title=Using Lessons He Learned Backing Up Favre, Pederson Coaches High Schoolers |publisher=Green Bay Packers |date=August 25, 2006 |url=http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2006/08/25/1/ |access-date=February 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090827045100/http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2006/08/25/1/ |archive-date=August 27, 2009 }}</ref>
==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}
===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacked
! colspan="1"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Sck !! SckY !! Fum
|-
! [[1993 NFL season|1993]] !! [[1993 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 7 || 0 || – || 4 || 8 || 50.0 || 41 || 5.1 || 0 || 0 || 65.1 || 2 || −1 || −0.5 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 2
|-
! [[1994 NFL season|1994]] !! [[1994 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 0 || 0 || – || colspan="16" rowspan="3" |{{abbr|DNP|Did not play}}
|-
! rowspan="2"|[[1995 NFL season|1995]] !! [[1995 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[1995 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[1996 NFL season|1996]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[1996 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 0 || – || – || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || – || 0 || – || – || – || 0 || – || 0
|-
! [[1997 NFL season|1997]] !! [[1997 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 1 || 0 || – || – || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || – || 3 || −4 || −1.3 || 0 || 0 || – || 0
|-
! [[1998 NFL season|1998]] !! [[1998 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 12 || 0 || – || 14 || 24 || 58.3 || 128 || 5.3 || 2 || 0 || '''100.7''' || 8 || −4 || −0.5 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 1
|-
! [[1999 NFL season|1999]] !! [[1999 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| '''16''' || '''9''' || '''2–7''' || '''119''' || '''227''' || 52.4 || '''1,276''' || 5.6 || '''7''' || '''9''' || 62.9 || '''20''' || 33 || 1.7 || 0 || '''20''' || 109 || '''7'''
|-
! [[2000 NFL season|2000]] !! [[2000 Cleveland Browns season|CLE]]
| 11 || 8 || 1–7 || 117 || 210 || 55.7 || 1,047 || 5.0 || 2 || 8 || 56.6 || 18 || '''68''' || 3.8 || 0 || 17 || '''116''' || 4
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] !! [[2001 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| '''16''' || 0 || – || – || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || – || 1 || −1 || −1.0 || 0 || 0 || – || 0
|-
! [[2002 NFL season|2002]] !! [[2002 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| '''16''' || 0 || – || 19 || 28 || 67.9 || 134 || 5.5 || 1 || 0 || 90.5 || 1 || −1 || −1.0 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 0
|-
! [[2003 NFL season|2003]] !! [[2003 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| '''16''' || 0 || – || 2 || 2 || '''100.0''' || 16 || '''8.0''' || 0 || 0 || 100.0 || 6 || −5 || −0.8 || 0 || 0 || – || 0
|-
! [[2004 NFL season|2004]] !! [[2004 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 4 || 0 || – || 11 || 23 || 47.8 || 120 || 5.2 || 0 || 2 || 27.4 || 2 || 15 || '''7.5''' || 0 || 0 || – || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00.htm Career]
! 100 !! 17 !! 3–14 !! 286 !! 522 !! 54.8 !! 2,762 !! 5.3 !! 12 !! 19 !! 62.3 !! 61 !! 100 !! 1.6 !! 0 !! 40 !! 244 !! 14
|}
===Postseason===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacked
! colspan="1"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Sck !! SckY !! Fum
|-
! [[1994-95 NFL playoffs|1994]] !! [[1994 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 0 || 0 || – || colspan="16" rowspan="5"|{{abbr|DNP|Did not play}}
|-
! [[1995-96 NFL playoffs|1995]] !! [[1995 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[1996-97 NFL playoffs|1996]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[1996 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[1997-98 NFL playoffs|1997]] !! [[1997 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[1998-99 NFL playoffs|1998]] !! [[1998 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[2001-02 NFL playoffs|2001]] !! [[2001 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| '''1''' || 0 || – || – || 0 || – || – || – || – || – || – || '''1''' || −1 || −1.0 || 0 || 0 || – || 0
|-
! [[2002-03 NFL playoffs|2002]] !! [[2002 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || – || colspan="16" rowspan="2"|{{abbr|DNP|Did not play}}
|-
! [[2003-04 NFL playoffs|2003]] !! [[2003 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || –
|-
! [[2004-05 NFL playoffs|2004]] !! [[2004 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 0 || 0 || – || colspan="16"| ''did not play due to injury''
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00.htm Career]
! 0 !! 0 !! 0–0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 1 !! -1 !! -1.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}
==Coaching career==
===Calvary Baptist Academy===
After his retirement, Pederson was hired as head coach of [[Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)|Calvary Baptist Academy]], a private Christian high school in [[Shreveport, Louisiana]].<ref name="retired"/> Calvary was going into its second year as a program when Pederson signed on in March 2005.
Pederson was the head coach at Calvary for four years, and held a 33–7 record in the regular season and an 8–3 record in the post-season. The Cavaliers were in the state playoffs all four years with Pederson as head coach. In his first season in 2005, the Cavaliers went 5–6 and lost in the first round of the state playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=The History of Calvary Baptist Academy |url=http://cavsfootball.com/content.asp?SID=1313&CID=82507 |website=cavsfootball.com |year=2007 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807070842/http://cavsfootball.com/content.asp?SID=1313&CID=82507 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, he led the Cavaliers to the semi-finals and to their first district title.
===Philadelphia Eagles (assistant)===
[[File:Doug Pederson, Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb.jpg|thumb|right|Pederson alongside [[Andy Reid]] and [[Donovan McNabb]]]]
On January 29, 2009, Pederson was hired as the offensive quality control coach for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], reuniting him with his former head coach, Andy Reid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2009 |title=Eagles bring back ex-QB Pederson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3872835 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221210514/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3872835 |archive-date=February 21, 2009 |access-date=February 28, 2010 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He was promoted to quarterbacks coach on February 8, 2011, replacing [[James Urban]], who was promoted to assistant offensive coordinator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2011 |title=2011 Coaching Staff Complete |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=23379 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110214185319/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=23379 |archive-date=February 14, 2011 |access-date=February 8, 2011 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>
===Kansas City Chiefs===
On January 11, 2013, Pederson followed Andy Reid to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] to serve as offensive coordinator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2013 |title=Chiefs hire Doug Pederson, Bob Sutton as coordinators |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-hire-doug-pederson-bob-sutton-as-coordinators-0ap1000000125104 |first=Dan |last=Hanzus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113022311/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000125104/article/chiefs-hire-doug-pederson-bob-sutton-as-coordinators |archive-date=January 13, 2013 |access-date=January 11, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Following a 1–5 start in [[2015 Kansas City Chiefs season|2015]], Andy Reid gave Pederson play-calling duties. The Chiefs proceeded to win their last 10 games, which made Pederson a head coaching candidate for 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson emerges as head coaching candidate |url=https://www.pennlive.com/philadelphiaeagles/2016/01/chiefs_offensive_coordinator_d.html |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=PennLive.com}}</ref>
===Philadelphia Eagles (head coach)===
[[File:Doug Pederson (Eagles).jpg|thumb|left|Pederson at his introductory press conference with the Eagles in January 2016]]
====2016====
On January 18, 2016, Pederson was hired as head coach of the Eagles replacing [[Chip Kelly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheridan |first=Phil |date=January 18, 2016 |title=Doug Pederson announced as Eagles coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14596659/doug-pederson-announced-new-coach-philadelphia-eagles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711000121/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14596659/doug-pederson-announced-new-coach-philadelphia-eagles |archive-date=July 11, 2016 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Despite having [[Sam Bradford]] on the roster as the starting quarterback, the Eagles drafted [[Carson Wentz]] with the second overall pick in [[2016 NFL draft|2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=April 28, 2016 |title=Philadelphia Eagles draft Carson Wentz with No. 2 pick |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-draft-carson-wentz-with-no-2-pick-0ap3000000656751 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Right before the [[2016 NFL season|2016 season]] began, Bradford was traded to the [[Minnesota Vikings]] and Wentz was named the starting quarterback as a [[rookie]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Scott |date=February 3, 2018 |title=The Eagles' 'franchise-changing' trade of Sam Bradford allowed them to make 4 major moves that helped them build a Super Bowl team |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/eagels-super-bowl-formed-sam-bradford-trade-2018-1 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> Pederson and Wentz won their first three NFL games together, but finished the season 7–9, missing the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2016.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/index.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Governor Wolf Attends Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Victory Parade (26300268928).jpg|thumb|right|Pederson meeting [[Pennsylvania Governor]] [[Tom Wolf]] at the [[Super Bowl LII]] Victory Parade in 2018]]
====2017====
Pederson's second season was much more successful as he led the Eagles to a 13–3 record, winning them the NFC East division championship and allotting them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2017.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Wentz, who was having a career year and was considered a front runner for league MVP,<ref>{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=December 28, 2017 |title=Eagles' Carson Wentz has a case for league MVP |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/23515/eagles-carson-wentz-has-a-case-for-league-mvp |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zangaro |first=Dave |date=March 30, 2022 |title=Lurie thanks Wentz for 2017, wishes it ended differently |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/lurie-thanks-wentz-for-2017-wishes-it-ended-differently/201627/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Philadelphia |language=en-US}}</ref> tore his ACL in Week 14, leaving backup [[Nick Foles]] with the starting job for the remainder of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=McManus |first1=Tim |last2=Purdum |first2=David |date=December 11, 2017|agency=Associated Press |title=Wentz has torn ACL, will miss rest of season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21739787/carson-wentz-philadelphia-eagles-torn-acl-miss-rest-season |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Despite the Eagles becoming major playoff underdogs due to the loss of Wentz, Foles filled in admirably as the starter, allowing Philadelphia to make it to [[Super Bowl LII]], their first Super Bowl appearance since the [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles season|2004 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles Team Records, Leaders, and League Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/index.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Foles, the eventual [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl MVP]], led the team to a 41–33 win over the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], giving them their first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history and their first league championship since [[1960 Philadelphia Eagles season|1960]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots – February 4th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201802040nwe.htm |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles Playoff History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/playoffs.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2018====
On May 3, 2018, it was reported that the Philadelphia Eagles picked up Pederson's fifth-year option, allowing him to coach the team through 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=May 3, 2018 |title=Eagles pick up Doug Pederson's contract option |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-pick-up-doug-pederson-s-contract-option-0ap3000000931357 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504092947/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000931357/article/eagles-pick-up-doug-pedersons-contract-option?campaign=tw-nf-sf188769193-sf188769193&sf188769193=1 |archive-date=May 4, 2018 |access-date=May 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}</ref> Later on that summer, it was reported that Pederson signed a contract extension through the 2022 NFL season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=August 5, 2018 |title=Doug Pederson, Roseman sign extensions with Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/doug-pederson-roseman-sign-extensions-with-eagles-0ap3000000945109 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822015138/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000945109/article/doug-pederson-roseman-sign-extensions-with-eagles |archive-date=August 22, 2019 |access-date=August 22, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Doug Pederson (cropped) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Pederson with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in 2019]]
Pederson's third season was not as successful as his previous one. The Eagles struggled with many injuries to their secondary and wide receivers. After starting 4–6 in their first 10 games the Eagles proceeded to win 5 of their last 6 games including upset victories over the [[2018 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] and [[2018 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]]. After winning their last game against the [[2018 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] and the [[2018 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] losing to the [[2018 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], the Eagles made it back to the playoffs with a 9–7 record as the sixth seed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2018.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Eagles went on to [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 16, Chicago Bears 15|upset third-seeded Chicago in a defensive showdown, 16–15]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears – January 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060chi.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> During the final ten seconds of the game, Pederson [[icing the kicker|called a timeout]] before Bears placekicker [[Cody Parkey]] could score the game-winning field goal, negating his successful attempt. Parkey missed on his subsequent kick in a play that became known as the [[Double Doink]], securing Philadelphia's victory.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=West |first=Jenna |date=January 6, 2019 |title=Watch: Bears' Parkey misses game-winning field goal |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/07/cody-parkey-misses-field-goal-double-doinks-nfc-wild-card-game |access-date=August 20, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> However, after a promising start to their [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: New Orleans Saints 20, Philadelphia Eagles 14|Divisional Round game]] in New Orleans, the Eagles fell to the [[2018 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]], 20–14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints – January 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nor.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> This was Pederson's first career postseason loss as a head coach.
====2019====
The following season, the Eagles had multiple injuries for the second straight year. After starting 5–7 in the first 12 games, the Eagles managed to win their last 4 games and finished with a 9–7 record for the second consecutive year and their second [[NFC East]] division title in three years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2019.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> They subsequently lost to the [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] 17–9 in the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 17, Philadelphia Eagles 9|Wild Card Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles – January 5th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202001050phi.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2020====
On August 2, 2020, Pederson tested positive for [[COVID-19]] during training camp. He planned to communicate with the team virtually during his [[quarantine]], and he relinquished day-to-day head coaching duties to assistant head coach [[Duce Staley]] in the interim.<ref>{{cite news |author=McManus, Tim |title=Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29585609/eagles-coach-doug-pederson-tests-positive-covid-19 |website=ESPN.com |date=August 2, 2020 |access-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803023639/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29585609/eagles-coach-doug-pederson-tests-positive-covid-19 |url-status=live }}</ref> Pederson returned to the team on August 12.<ref>{{cite news |author=McManus, Tim |title=Doug Pederson back with Eagles after positive test |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29646065/doug-pederson-back-eagles-positive-test |website=ESPN.com |date=August 12, 2020 |access-date=August 13, 2020 |archive-date=September 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922060257/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29646065/doug-pederson-back-eagles-positive-test |url-status=live }}</ref> In the 2020 season, the Eagles had their third straight year of injuries, mainly on the offensive line. The Eagles reached a record 14 different offensive line combinations during the season. Pederson faced controversy during the Eagles' final game against the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Football Team]] when he pulled quarterback [[Jalen Hurts]] out for backup [[Nate Sudfeld]] in the third quarter while facing a three-point deficit. Philadelphia subsequently lost 20–14 to finish with a division-worst 4–11–1 record. Although Pederson said the decision was to give Sudfeld the opportunity to play, he was accused of [[tanking (sports)|deliberately losing the game]] to increase the Eagles' draft position.<ref name="Sudfeld1">{{cite magazine |last1=Gartland |first1=Dan |title=Doug Pederson Explains Benching Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld: 'I Was Coaching to Win' |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/01/04/eagles-doug-pederson-nate-sudfeld-explanation |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |access-date=January 12, 2021 |date=January 4, 2021 |archive-date=January 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105011239/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/01/04/eagles-doug-pederson-nate-sudfeld-explanation |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Sudfeld2">{{cite web |last1=McManus |first1=Tim |title=Philadelphia Eagles' Doug Pederson says he was 'coaching to win' against Washington, wanted to get Nate Sudfeld some reps |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30648412/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-says-was-coaching-win-washington-wanted-get-nate-sudfeld-some-reps |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=January 12, 2021 |date=January 4, 2021 |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109084154/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30648412/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-says-was-coaching-win-washington-wanted-get-nate-sudfeld-some-reps |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Sudfeld3">{{cite web |last1=McLane |first1=Jeff |title=Eagles players, coaches were shocked by Doug Pederson's QB switch, resulting in sideline confrontations |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/doug-pederson-eagles-tank-jason-kelce-jalen-hurts-nate-sudfeld-joe-judge-20210104.html |website=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |access-date=January 12, 2021 |date=January 4, 2021 |archive-date=January 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105212138/https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/doug-pederson-eagles-tank-jason-kelce-jalen-hurts-nate-sudfeld-joe-judge-20210104.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
While it was initially reported on January 2, 2021, that Pederson would return to the Eagles for the next season, it was reported on January 11 that Pederson and the Eagles organization were parting ways. Pederson finished his tenure in Philadelphia with a {{winpct|42|37|1|record=y}} regular season record, {{winpct|4|2|record=y}} playoff record and a {{winpct|46|39|1|record=y}} career record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Eagles fire head coach Doug Pederson after five seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-after-five-seasons |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111201343/https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-after-five-seasons |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
After reports that Pederson had discussions with the Seahawks about their open offensive coordinator position,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Tim |date=January 16, 2021 |title=Report: Ex-Eagles HC Doug Pederson Discussing Seahawks OC Job |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10000313-report-ex-eagles-hc-doug-pederson-discussing-seahawks-oc-job |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=[[Bleacher Report]] |language=en}}</ref> it was reported that Pederson would choose to take a year off from coaching in the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 20, 2021 |title=Doug Pederson 'leaning toward' taking 2021 off from coaching |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/doug-pederson-leaning-toward-taking-2021-off-from-coaching |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref> During the 2021 season, Pederson made visits to practices with the Colts and Bears and he was a contributor to The 33rd Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Doug Pederson |url=https://www.the33rdteam.com/author/doug-pederson/ |access-date=April 12, 2022 |website=The 33rd Team |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
====2022====
On February 4, 2022, Pederson was hired as head coach of the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Official: Pederson hired as head coach |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-pederson-hired-as-head-coach |access-date=February 3, 2022 |website=[[Jacksonville Jaguars]] |archive-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204082414/https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-pederson-hired-as-head-coach |url-status=dead }}</ref> His first win with the Jaguars was the Week 2 defeat of the [[2022 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] by 24–0.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Coach speak: Jaguars 24, Colts 0 |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/coach-speak-jaguars-24-colts-0 |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 4, Pederson returned to [[Lincoln Financial Field]] in Philadelphia for a game against his former team, the [[2022 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], who were the only remaining undefeated team that season. Despite the Jaguars getting an early 14–0 lead, the Eagles came back and won the game 29–21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles – October 2nd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210020phi.htm |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> After the game, Pederson did a jersey/jacket swap with Eagles center [[Jason Kelce]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ignudo |first=Thomas |date=October 2, 2022 |title=WATCH: Jason Kelce gets Doug Pederson's jacket following Eagles' win over Jaguars |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/jason-kelce-doug-pederson-philadelphia-eagles-jacksonville-jaguars/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> Despite starting the season 3–7, the Jaguars came out of their [[Bye (sports)#Bye weeks in football leagues|bye week]] and won six of their last seven games, finishing 9–8 and winning the division for the first time since [[2017 Jacksonville Jaguars season|2017]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2022.htm |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Jaguars became the third team since the 1970 [[AFL–NFL merger]], along with the [[2004 San Diego Chargers season|2004 San Diego Chargers]] and the [[2008 Miami Dolphins season|2008 Miami Dolphins]], to draft first overall and then win their division in the following season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=January 7, 2023 |title=Jaguars win AFC south for the first time since 2017 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-win-afc-south-head-back-to-playoffs-for-first-time-since-2017 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
In the [[2022–23 NFL playoffs#AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Los Angeles Chargers 30|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2022 Los Angeles Chargers season|Los Angeles Chargers]], the Jaguars committed five turnovers in the first half and found themselves down 27–0 in the second quarter, but they managed to rally and win 31–30 off a field goal by [[Riley Patterson]] in the final seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars – January 14th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301140jax.htm |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The 27-point comeback was the third largest in NFL playoff history, and the largest in franchise history. The Jaguars also became the first team in NFL playoff history to win a playoff game with an in-game turnover margin of −5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laughton |first=Max |date=January 15, 2023 |title='Speechless': NFL playoff insanity as ex-No.1 pick overcomes disaster |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nfl/this-is-a-mess-jaguars-qb-throws-three-interceptions-in-first-quarter-live/news-story/fb9e04f8fd43995a3298bdfd1ca6f609 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=FOX Sports – Australia }}</ref> The Jaguars saw their season end in the next round with a 27–20 loss in the [[2022–23 NFL playoffs#AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20|Divisional Round]] to the [[2022 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]], the eventual [[Super Bowl LVII|Super Bowl]] winners.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs – January 21st, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301210kan.htm |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2023====
Before Jacksonville's December 4 appearance on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', their record was 8–3. The Jaguars eventually had a late-season collapse and lost four straight games. Following a loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 18, the Jaguars fell to a final record of 9–8 and missed the playoffs and the chance to win the AFC South, finishing second behind the [[2023 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Carolyn|first=Hays|title=Jaguars Season ends in stunning collapse|url=https://1010xl.com/post/jaguars-season-ends-in-stunning-collapse/|work=92.5 Jax Sports Radio|date=January 7, 2024|access-date=December 3, 2024}}</ref>
====2024====
The Jaguars lost their first four games in [[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars season|2024]] and never got back on track. An embarrassing 52–6 loss to the [[2024 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] in Week 11 fueled reporters' speculation that "the end could be nigh" for Pederson's job.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaguars HC Doug Pederson on job status after blowout loss to Lions: 'I can't control that' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-hc-doug-pederson-job-status-blowout-loss-to-lions-i-cant-control-that |website=NFL.com |date=November 17, 2024 |access-date=January 6, 2025}}</ref> He continued to coach the Jaguars but was fired the morning after the team's final game of the 4–13 season that, as reported, "fell seismically short of owner [[Shad Khan]]'s expectations."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaguars fire head coach Doug Pederson after three seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-after-three-seasons |first=Grant |last=Gordon |website=NFL.com |date=January 6, 2025 |access-date=January 31, 2025}}</ref>
==Personal life==
A devout Christian,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Jason |date=February 5, 2018 |title=Eagles head coach Doug Pederson gives glory to God, says his faith keeps him grounded |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2018/02/05/eagles-head-coach-doug-pederson-gives-glory-god-says-faith-keeps-grounded/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208004232/https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2018/02/05/eagles-head-coach-doug-pederson-gives-glory-god-says-faith-keeps-grounded/ |archive-date=February 8, 2018 |access-date=February 7, 2018 |website=Sports Spectrum}}</ref> Pederson and his wife Jeannie have three sons, including [[Josh Pederson|Josh]], also a professional football player.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McLane |first=Jeff |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Pederson goes on without his first mentor – his late father |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160911_Pederson_goes_on_without_his_first_mentor_-_his_late_father.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807020420/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160911_Pederson_goes_on_without_his_first_mentor_-_his_late_father.html |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |newspaper=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}</ref> During his time with the Eagles, Pederson lived in [[Moorestown, New Jersey]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2016 |title=Doug Pedersons' neighbors ready to welcome him back home |url=https://6abc.com/doug-pederson-moorestown-new-jersey-philadelphia-eagles-coach/1166113/ |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=6abc Philadelphia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gunther |first=Erik |date=January 31, 2018 |title=NFL Cribs: Where Do the Highest-Flying Philadelphia Eagles Choose to Nest? |url=https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/eagles-real-estate/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180523100451/https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/eagles-real-estate/ |archive-date=May 23, 2018 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Realtor.com}}</ref>
==Head coaching record==
===NFL===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"|Team !! rowspan="2"|Year !! colspan="5"|Regular season !! colspan="4"|Postseason
|-
!Won !! Lost !! Ties !! Win % !! Finish !! Won !! Lost !! Win % !! Result
|-
! [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || [[2016 NFL season|2016]]
| 7 || 9 || 0 || {{winpct|7|9}} || 4th in NFC East || — || — || — || —
|- style="background:#FDE910;"
! [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || [[2017 NFL season|2017]]
| 13 || 3 || 0 || {{winpct|13|3}} || '''1st in NFC East''' || 3 || 0 || {{winpct|3|0}} || <small>'''[[Super Bowl LII]] champions'''</small>
|- style="background:#fdd;"
! [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || [[2018 NFL season|2018]]
| 9 || 7 || 0 || {{winpct|9|7}} || '''2nd in NFC East''' || 1 || 1 || {{winpct|1|1}} || <small>'''Lost to [[New Orleans Saints]] in [[2018–19 NFL playoffs|NFC Divisional Game]]'''</small>
|- style="background:#fdd;"
! [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || [[2019 NFL season|2019]]
| 9 || 7 || 0 || {{winpct|9|7}} || '''1st in NFC East''' || 0 || 1 || {{winpct|0|1}} || <small>'''Lost to [[Seattle Seahawks]] in [[2019–20 NFL playoffs|NFC Wild Card Game]]'''</small>
|-
! [[2020 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]] || [[2020 NFL season|2020]]
| 4 || 11 || 1 || {{winpct|4|11|1}} || 4th in NFC East || — || — || — || —
|-
! colspan="2"|PHI total || 42 || 37 || 1 || {{winpct|42|37|1}} || || 4 || 2 || {{winpct|4|2}} ||
|- style="background:#fdd;"
! [[2022 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]] || [[2022 NFL season|2022]]
| 9 || 8 || 0 || {{winpct|9|8}} || '''1st in AFC South''' || 1 || 1 || {{winpct|1|1}} || <small>'''Lost to [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in [[2022–23 NFL playoffs|AFC Divisional Game]]'''</small>
|-
! [[2023 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]] || [[2023 NFL season|2023]]
| 9 || 8 || 0 || {{winpct|9|8}} || 2nd in AFC South || — || — || — || —
|-
! [[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]] || [[2024 NFL season|2024]]
| 4 || 13 || 0 || {{winpct|4|13}} || 3rd in AFC South || — || — || — || —
|-
! colspan="2"|JAX total || 22 || 29 || 0 || {{winpct|22|29}} || || 1 || 1 || {{winpct|1|1}} ||
|-
! colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/PedeDo0.htm Total] || 64 || 66 || 1 || {{winpct|64|66|1}} || || 5 || 3 || {{winpct|5|3}} ||
|}
===High school===
{{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = no }}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)|Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers]]
| conf = [[Louisiana High School Athletic Association|LHSAA]]
| startyear = 2005
| endyear = 2008
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = 2005
| name = Calvary Baptist Academy
| overall = 5–6
| conference = 4–3
| confstanding = 4th
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = 2006
| name = Calvary Baptist Academy
| overall = 11–2
| conference = 6–1
| confstanding = 2nd
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship = conference
| year = 2007
| name = Calvary Baptist Academy
| overall = 12–1
| conference = 6–0
| confstanding = 1st
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = 2008
| name = Calvary Baptist Academy
| overall = 12–2
| conference = 5–1
| confstanding = 2nd
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal
| name = Calvary Baptist Academy
| overall = 40–11
| confrecord = 21–5
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End
| overall = 40–11
| bowls = no
| poll = no
| polltype =
| legend = no
}}
==Coaching tree==
Three of Pederson's coaching assistants have become head coaches in the NFL, NCAA or USFL:
*[[John DeFilippo]], [[New Orleans Breakers (2022)|New Orleans Breakers]] (2022–2023), [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] (2024–present)<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-hire-John-DeFilippo-as-quarterbacks-coach.html |title=Eagles hire John DeFilippo as quarterbacks coach |last=Berman |first=Zach |date=January 21, 2016 |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |access-date=January 21, 2016}}</ref>
*[[G.J. Kinne]], [[Incarnate Word Cardinals football|Incarnate Word]] (2022), [[Texas State Bobcats football|Texas State]] (2023–present)<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kelly |first=Tim |date=September 4, 2023|title=Eagles Ex G.J. Kinne Has Magical Coaching Debut|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/news/philadelphia-eagles-gj-kinne-coach-texas-state-baylor-joey-hobert-college-football-scores|access-date=December 17, 2023 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|language=en }}</ref>
*[[Frank Reich]], [[Indianapolis Colts]] (2018–2022), [[Carolina Panthers]] (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=January 20, 2016 |title=Frank Reich joins Eagles as offensive coordinator |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/frank-reich-joins-eagles-as-offensive-coordinator-0ap3000000624932 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons}}
*[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PedeDo00.htm Coaching statistics] at [[Pro Football Reference]]
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