Ryan Kerrigan, the four-time Pro Bowler from Purdue, has been named assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders, the team announced on Monday.
Kerrigan’s addition helps fill a void created by the mid-camp dismissal of former assistant Sam Mills III, adding a well-seasoned mind to assist defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina with the position group in 2022. Zgonina was promoted to replace Mills in early August.
Kerrigan arrived in Washington as a first-round pick in 2011 and thrived instantly, making the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team in 2011, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2012, and returning to the all-star showcase for three straight years (2016-2018). Kerrigan broke double digits in sacks four times in his 11 NFL seasons, and set a career-high mark with 13.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in 2014.
Ryan Kerrigan has been named assistant defensive line coach
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 5, 2022
Commanders named their former standout Ryan Kerrigan as their new assistant defensive line coach.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2022