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David Patrick Ragone (born October 3, 1979) is an American football coach and former quarterback who currently serves as quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons and also served as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans.

Key Information

Ragone played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and was selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played as a quarterback in the NFL and NFL Europe.

Early life

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Ragone attended St. Ignatius High School and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, as a senior quarterback, he was an All-State first-team honoree and led his team to the State Semi-Final game, losing 20–19 against Canton McKinley. Also as a senior, he was a starter on the basketball team that went on to be the State Runner-Up.

In the fall of 2009, Ragone was inducted into the Saint Ignatius Athletic Hall of Fame.

Playing career

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College

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During his college career at the University of Louisville, he went 27–11 as a starting quarterback, including an 11–1 mark in 2001. Ragone finished his college years as Louisville's second all-time leading passer. He was a three-time All-American honorable mention and three-time Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year.

National Football League

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m) 		249 lb
(113 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.99 s 1.78 s 2.93 s 4.36 s 7.42 s 30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)
All values from NFL Combine.[1]
Ragone in 2005

Ragone was selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Houston Texans and started in two games behind David Carr.[2] In 2005, Ragone was named NFL Europe's Offensive MVP, leading the Berlin Thunder to World Bowl XIII. Ragone was waived by the Texans and claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals in May 2006. In June 2006, the Bengals traded Ragone to the St. Louis Rams.

Ragone was released by the Rams during training camp prior to the 2006 season. He then began a sports talk show on Louisville, Kentucky radio station WQKC.

Coaching career

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Hartford Colonials

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On March 19, 2010, Ragone was named the wide receiver/quarterback coach for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League.[3] Under his coaching, quarterback Josh McCown was named Offensive Player of the Week on September 20, 2010.[4][5] He would also lead the league in passer rating & touchdown passes.[6]

Tennessee Titans

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On February 22, 2011, Ragone was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their wide receivers coach, following his head coach Chris Palmer who was named offensive coordinator on the 15th.[7] During the 2011 season, the Titans went 9–7 and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.[8] Under his coaching, wide receiver Nate Washington eclipsed 1,000 yards and recorded seven touchdowns.[9]

During the 2012 NFL draft, the Titans selected wide receiver Kendall Wright with the 20th pick.[10] Wright would go on to lead all NFL rookies with 64 receptions.[11] The Titans went 6–10 in 2012, and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year.

On January 18, 2013, Ragone was reassigned from wide receiver to quarterbacks coach, replacing Dowell Loggains who was promoted to offensive coordinator after the Titans fired Chris Palmer on November 26, 2012.[12] The Titans went 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year. At the end of the season, head coach Mike Munchak was fired, leaving Ragone without a job.[13]

Washington Redskins

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On February 27, 2015, Ragone was hired as the offensive quality control coach for the Washington Redskins.[6]

Chicago Bears

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On January 22, 2016, Ragone was named quarterbacks coach of the Chicago Bears under head coach John Fox.[14] The Bears went 3–13 and missed the playoffs, the worst record for the franchise since the NFL moved to 16-game seasons in 1978. Although Ragone was tasked with coaching quarterback Jay Cutler, Cutler and the team struggled with injuries, forcing backups Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley into action.[15] The Bears also went 0–8 on the road for the first time in franchise history.

During the 2017 NFL Draft, the Bears selected quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with the 2nd overall pick.[16] They also signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Mike Glennon in free agency.[17] The Bears went 5–11 and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.[18]

When Fox was fired after the 2017 season,[19] Ragone was retained by new coach Matt Nagy; he was the lone offensive assistant from the Fox regime to stay with the Bears. The Bears went 12–4 in 2018, earning a winning season for the first time since 2012, making the playoffs and winning the NFC North for the first time since 2010. They would go on to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild card round 16–15 with Trubisky setting numerous franchise passing records.[20] Under his coaching, Trubisky would be selected to the Pro Bowl.[21]

The Bears went 8–8 in 2019 and missed the playoffs.[22] On January 16, 2020, Nagy hired John DeFilippo as quarterbacks coach and Ragone was promoted to passing game coordinator.[23]

Atlanta Falcons

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On January 21, 2021, Ragone was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as their offensive coordinator under head coach Arthur Smith.[24] Following Smith's firing after the 2023 season, Ragone was not retained under new head coach Raheem Morris.

Los Angeles Rams

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On February 19, 2024, Ragone was named quarterbacks coach of the Los Angeles Rams under head coach Sean McVay.[25]

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David Patrick Ragone (born October 3, 1979) is an American football coach and former quarterback who currently serves as the quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Ragone played college football at the University of Louisville, where he threw for 8,564 yards and 74 touchdowns over three seasons as a starter, earning induction into the school's Ring of Honor. Selected by the Houston Texans in the third round (88th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft, he appeared in two games as a rookie, completing 20 of 40 passes for 135 yards, one interception, and no touchdowns. His professional playing career also included a stint as the Offensive MVP in NFL Europe with the Berlin Thunder in 2005, where he passed for 1,746 yards and 13 touchdowns, and a brief time with the St. Louis Rams in 2006 before transitioning to coaching. Ragone began his coaching career in 2010 as the quarterbacks coach for the Colonials of the United Football League (UFL). He entered the the following year with the , serving as wide receivers coach from 2011 to 2012—during which leading receiver exceeded 700 receiving yards each season—and then as quarterbacks coach in 2013. In 2015, he worked as an offensive quality control coach for the Washington Redskins. Ragone joined the in 2016 as quarterbacks coach, holding the role through 2019—a period that included the team's 12-4 record and title in 2018—before his promotion to pass game coordinator in 2020. From 2021 to 2023, he was the for the , overseeing units that ranked variably in passing yards per game during his tenure. Hired by the in 2024, Ragone has coached to top-15 rankings in passing yards and touchdowns that season, while the team's passing offense placed 10th in yards per game (227.5). In January 2025, he interviewed for the position with the but remained with the .

Early life

Family background

Dave Ragone was born on October 3, 1979, in . He is the son of Italian immigrants who arrived by boat and settled in , establishing the family's roots in the region. Ragone's father spoke limited English and showed greater familiarity with soccer than , reflecting the family's European influences.

High school career

Dave Ragone attended St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a letterman in football and basketball. As a senior in 1997, Ragone served as the starting quarterback for the Wildcats under head coach Chuck Kyle, leading the team to an 11-2 record and a berth in the Ohio Division I state semifinals. In that season, he threw for 2,827 yards and 25 touchdowns, including a standout performance of 298 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 37-6 win over nationally ranked Berwick (Pennsylvania) in the season opener. Despite a loss to Canton McKinley in the semifinals, his leadership and arm strength were pivotal in the team's playoff run. Ragone's performance earned him first-team All-Ohio honors from the as a in 1997. His senior season stats drew interest from multiple Division I colleges, ultimately leading to his recruitment by the .

Playing career

College career

Dave Ragone enrolled at the in 1998 and redshirted his first year, preserving his eligibility while learning behind starting Chris Redman. He saw limited action in 1999, completing 1 of 2 passes for 7 yards across five games, before emerging as the full-time starter from 2000 to 2002, where he compiled a 27-11 record as the Cardinals' signal-caller. Over his college career, Ragone amassed 8,564 passing yards and 74 , establishing school records in both categories at the time of his graduation and establishing him as one of the program's most prolific quarterbacks. His standout 2001 season included 3,056 passing yards and 23 , helping the Cardinals achieve an 11-2 record and secure their second straight title. In 2002, he threw for 2,880 yards and 24 , setting a school record with 18 consecutive completions in a single game and tying his career high with five passes in one outing against East Carolina. Ragone's leadership was pivotal in key team milestones, including guiding Louisville to its first bowl victory in the 2001 , a 28-10 win over BYU where he passed for 228 yards and three touchdowns. He also directed the 2002 Cardinals to another championship and a berth in the GMAC Bowl, highlighted by an upset victory over fourth-ranked Florida State. For his efforts, Ragone earned Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2000, 2001, and 2002—the first player in league history to win the award three times—and was named a candidate as a senior.

Professional career

Ragone was selected by the Texans in the third round (88th overall) of the , following a standout college career at Louisville that included setting school records for passing yards and touchdowns. During his rookie season with the Texans, Ragone appeared in two games, starting both, and completed 20 of 40 passes for 135 yards with no touchdowns and one , resulting in a 47.4 ; he also rushed for 51 yards on six carries but fumbled four times. He spent the next two seasons (2004–2005) primarily on the Texans' without seeing additional game action. In 2005, Ragone played for the Berlin Thunder in , where he earned Offensive MVP honors after completing 158 of 251 passes for 1,746 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just two interceptions, leading the Thunder to a 7-3 regular-season record before their loss in . Ragone was waived by the Texans in 2006 and claimed off waivers by the , before being traded to the later that year in exchange for a 2007 fifth-round draft pick; he spent time on the Rams' practice squad but did not play in any further NFL games. He signed with the in 2007 but was released before the season, effectively ending his professional playing career at age 27 after limited opportunities and roster battles.

Coaching career

Hartford Colonials

Ragone entered professional coaching in 2010, joining the of the United Football League (UFL) as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. This marked his transition from a playing career that concluded with the Florida Tuskers in 2009. In his role, Ragone focused on developing the team's passing game, particularly working with veteran , who started all eight games and threw for 1,463 yards, 10 , and eight interceptions. Under Ragone's guidance, McCown led the UFL in and passes, helping establish a potent aerial attack despite the team's overall struggles. The Colonials, in their inaugural and only season in , finished with a 3-5 record, placing fourth in the five-team league and missing the . Ragone's one-year stint provided essential early experience in professional coaching amid the UFL's brief existence, which spanned 2009 to 2012 before folding due to financial issues.

Tennessee Titans

Dave Ragone joined the in 2011 as their wide receivers coach, marking his entry into coaching following a stint as quarterbacks coach for the Hartford Colonials in the United Football League the previous year. Under offensive coordinator Chris Palmer, Ragone contributed to an offense that featured key wideouts like and , helping the team achieve a 9-7 record in 2011 and narrowly missing the on tiebreakers. His work emphasized player development and integration into the passing game, building on his background as a former . In 2012, Ragone continued as wide receivers coach amid a midseason transition when Palmer was fired and replaced by interim , adapting to scheme adjustments during a 6-10 season marked by injuries. The following year, he was promoted to , a role that allowed him to directly mentor starting , who appeared in 10 games that season despite ongoing injuries, throwing for 2,505 yards and contributing to a 7-9 finish. Ragone's progression within the Titans organization highlighted his rising profile in coaching circles, focusing on quarterback fundamentals and offensive coordination under Loggains as the full-time coordinator.

Washington Redskins

In 2015, Dave Ragone joined the Washington Redskins as an offensive quality control coach under head coach . His hiring came after three years with the , where he had served as quarterbacks coach, and taking 2014 off from coaching, bringing experience in quarterback development to the staff. In this entry-level role, Ragone's primary responsibilities included breaking down opponent film, compiling scouting reports, and assisting the offensive staff with game preparation and play installation, particularly supporting the passing game led by quarterback . During the 2015 season, Ragone contributed to an offensive unit that showed marked improvement in the aerial attack, with Cousins emerging as a selection after throwing for 4,166 yards. The Redskins ranked 10th in the in total passing yards that year, reflecting a balanced passing strategy that helped the team achieve a 9-7 record and secure the division title. His work focused on enhancing decision-making and route concepts, aiding the offense's efficiency despite a playoff loss to the . Ragone's tenure with the Redskins lasted one season, concluding when he departed in early 2016 to become the quarterbacks coach for the under head coach John Fox. This move marked a step up in direct involvement with coaching, building on his prior experiences.

Chicago Bears

Ragone joined the in 2016 as quarterbacks coach under head coach John Fox, a position he held through the 2019 season before transitioning to passing game coordinator in 2020 under head coach . His tenure spanned five years, during which he focused on developing the team's room amid transitions from veteran in 2016 to rookie starting in 2017. During his time with the Bears, Ragone primarily coached Trubisky, guiding the young to his first selection in 2018 after a breakout season in which Trubisky threw for 3,223 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also worked with backup quarterbacks , who served as the primary reserve from 2018 to 2019, and , who joined the team in 2020 and started the final game of that season. Ragone's prior experience in offensive quality control with the Washington informed his approach to quarterback fundamentals in . Ragone emphasized improvements in Trubisky's mechanics and , particularly through better eye and progression reads, which contributed to the 's enhanced performance and the Bears' 12-4 record that led to an division title and playoff berth in . His detailed, hands-on coaching style fostered trust within the quarterback group and supported overall offensive growth, as noted by teammates and staff.

Atlanta Falcons

Dave Ragone was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons on January 21, 2021, under head coach Arthur Smith, with whom he had previously collaborated in Tennessee. In this role, Ragone oversaw the offensive unit through the 2023 season, though Smith retained responsibility for calling plays. Drawing from his prior experience as quarterbacks coach with the Chicago Bears, Ragone focused on quarterback development and scheme implementation tailored to the roster's strengths. Ragone implemented a run-heavy offensive scheme emphasizing play-action passes to complement a strong ground game, featuring quarterbacks such as Matt Ryan in 2021 and early 2022, later in 2022, and in 2022 and 2023. This approach aimed to balance the attack and keep defenses off-balance, aligning with Smith's philosophy of physical, methodical football. In 2022, ' offense ranked 24th in total yards (5,417) and 15th in points scored (365), reflecting moderate efficiency amid a rebuilding phase. Over his three seasons, the unit showed incremental improvement in yardage—from 29th in 2021 (5,164 yards) to 17th in 2023 (5,683 yards)—but consistently ranked low in scoring, finishing 26th both years with 313 and 321 points, respectively. The Falcons posted identical 7-10 records each season under Ragone's coordination, struggling with consistency and failing to contend in the despite individual bright spots like emerging talents in the backfield and receiving corps. These challenges culminated in Ragone's dismissal alongside Smith on January 8, 2024, following the 2023 campaign's disappointing finish.

Los Angeles Rams

Dave Ragone was hired by the on February 19, 2024, as their s coach under head coach . In his first season with the Rams, Ragone worked closely with veteran , who led the team to a 10-7 record and a playoff appearance as a contender, and with third-year , helping integrate him into the offense following his return from a personal hiatus. Ragone was praised by McVay for his effective quarterback development during organized team activities (OTAs) in 2024, particularly for fostering consistent daily routines in the quarterback room and aiding Bennett's understanding of the scheme. Entering the 2025 season, Ragone interviewed for the offensive coordinator position with the in January but remained with the , who finalized their coaching staff with him retained in the role for his second year. As of November 2025, Ragone continues in his position, contributing to the team's preparations for the ongoing season, where the hold a 7-2 record. His prior experience as an with the has informed his tactical approach to quarterback coaching in ' high-powered system.

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