David Caldwell (American football executive)
David Caldwell (born c. 1974) is an American football executive who is the current general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Jaguars in 2013, he worked for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, and Atlanta Falcons.
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Position: | General manager |
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Born: | 1974 (age 45–46) Buffalo, New York |
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College: | John Carroll |
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Early life
Caldwell was born in Buffalo, New York and attended John Carroll University where he played linebacker from 1992 to 1996.[1] He was a teammate of former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Greg Roman and former Nevada head coach Brian Polian.[2]
Executive career
Carolina Panthers
Caldwell began his career as a scouting assistant for the Carolina Panthers from 1996 to 1997.[3]
Indianapolis Colts
Caldwell spent ten years (1998–2007) with the Indianapolis Colts as an area scout. He was a member of the staff when the team won Super Bowl XLI in 2006.[3]
Atlanta Falcons
Caldwell served as Director of College Scouting for the Atlanta Falcons from 2008 to 2011. He was promoted to Director of Player Personnel in 2012.[3]
Jacksonville Jaguars
Caldwell was named General Manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 8, 2013.[4] His first order of business with the team was to fire the head coach Mike Mularkey who had just completed his first season.[5] On January 17, the team hired former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as his replacement.[6] On February 23, 2018, the Jaguars extended his contract through 2021.[7]
References
- "David Caldwell Bio". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- Gantt, Darin. "Greg Roman shrugs off lack of head coach interviews". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- "Atlanta Falcons: David Caldwell". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- Oehser, John. "Caldwell named Jaguars General Manager". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- "Jaguars fire head coach Mike Mularkey". USA Today. January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- "Gus Bradley named head coach of Jaguars". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- Shook, Nick. "Jags extend Marrone, Caldwell, Coughlin through 2021". Retrieved February 23, 2018.