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Matt Cavanaugh is an American football coach and former player who is currently the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was born on October 27, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio.
Cavanaugh played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a two-time All-American and the MVP of the 1977 Sugar Bowl. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft. He played for the 49ers from 1978 to 1985, and was a member of the team that won Super Bowl XVI.
After his playing career, Cavanaugh began his coaching career as the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in 1986. He has since held various coaching positions with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens, and New York Jets. He was the offensive coordinator for the Jets from 2009 to 2012.
Cavanaugh is married to his wife, Mary, and has two children. He is 64 years old.
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68 years old |
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27 October |
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Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
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United States |
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Matt Cavanaugh Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Matt Cavanaugh height is 188 cm .
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Matt Cavanaugh Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Matt Cavanaugh worth at the age of 68 years old? Matt Cavanaugh’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated
Matt Cavanaugh's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
On January 28, 2015, Cavanaugh became the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins. On January 23, 2017, Cavanaugh was promoted to offensive coordinator of the Redskins, replacing Sean McVay, who became the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. On January 29, 2019, Cavanaugh was demoted to senior offensive assistant of the Redskins.
On January 18, 2013, it was announced that Bears head coach Marc Trestman has hired Cavanaugh as the quarterbacks coach, replacing Jeremy Bates.
Cavanaugh retired as a professional player following the 1991 season, appearing in 112 games with 19 starts, completing 305 of 579 passes for 4,332 yards, 28 touchdowns, 30 interceptions and a 71.7 passer rating. Since his retirement, he has served in the following positions: chief recruiter and offensive coach, University of Pittsburgh (1992–1993); offensive coach, Arizona Cardinals (1994–1995); offensive coach, San Francisco 49ers (1996); offensive coordinator, Chicago Bears (1997–1998); and offensive coordinator, Baltimore Ravens (1999–2004), winning Super Bowl XXXV with the Ravens in 2000. Cavanaugh served as offensive coordinator for his old college team, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, until 2008 when he accepted a position as an assistant coach and quarterbacks coach with the New York Jets. He would remain with the Jets until 2012.
Cavanaugh was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft, but spent much of his career as a backup. His professional playing career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. Cavanaugh was the backup quarterback in both the 1984 Super Bowl XIX and the 1990 Super Bowl XXV to Joe Montana and Jeff Hostetler, respectively.
Cavanaugh was also named MVP of the 1977 Gator Bowl, throwing four touchdown passes in a 34–3 win over Clemson.
In 1977, Cavanaugh threw for 1,844 yards with 15 touchdowns against six interceptions. Cavanaugh threw for the second-most passing yards in Pittsburgh history, only trailing quarterback Ken Lucas's 1,921 yards in 1965.
Cavanaugh was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and attended Chaney High School. He was a football standout and went on to the University of Pittsburgh after graduating. In 1976, he was the starting quarterback for the undefeated Pittsburgh Panthers (he was on the same team with Tony Dorsett) and contributed to the team's National Championship 27–3 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. On that day, Cavanaugh was selected as the Sugar Bowl's Most Valuable Player.
Matthew Andrew Cavanaugh (born October 27, 1956) is an American football coach and former quarterback. During his playing career, he earned two Super Bowl rings. Since his retirement after the 1991 season, Cavanaugh has worked as an offensive coach and coordinator, for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, where he earned a third Super Bowl ring as a coach, and Washington Redskins.
