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Jerry Montgomery (born September 19, 1979) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).

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Playing career

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Montgomery played his high school football at Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nevada,[1] where he was a Street & Smith All-American and the Nevada State Player of the Year in 1997.[2] Montgomery was also a member of the state basketball championship team as a junior.[3]

Montgomery was a four-year starter for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team from 1998-2002 under head coaches Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz. He concluded his college career in the Hula Bowl All-Star Game at the completion of his senior season. Montgomery graduated from Iowa with a bachelor's degree in African American Studies in 2002.[2]

Following his college playing career, he went to training camp with the New Orleans Saints in 2002, but was released before the season. Montgomery later played in the Arena Football League with the Chicago Rush, Colorado Crush, and Las Vegas Gladiators from 2003-2005.[2]

Coaching career

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Montgomery began a career in coaching while he was playing in the Arena League, working as an assistant at Iowa City West High School and North Iowa Area Community College. He later served as a graduate assistant at Northern Iowa in 2006, before being promoted to full-time defensive line coach for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

In 2009, Montgomery moved west to serve as defensive line coach at Wyoming on the first staff of Dave Christensen, staying through the 2010 season.

In January 2011, Montgomery briefly served as defensive tackles coach at Indiana under head coach Kevin Wilson.[4] However, he was soon hired away by Michigan and new head coach Brady Hoke in February 2011. Montgomery served as defensive line coach for the Wolverines for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. With the Wolverines, Montgomery served as the chief recruiter for 5-star commitments Derrick Green and Ondre Pipkins[5]

From 2013-2014, Montgomery served as the defensive line coach at Oklahoma under head coach Bob Stoops, earning a salary of $325,000 in 2013 and $380,000 in 2014. He was promoted after two seasons with Oklahoma to co-defensive coordinator on January 6, 2015, where he was expected to lead the defense alongside Mike Stoops.[6]

His tenure as co-defensive coordinator with the Sooners was brief.[7] On February 12, 2015, the Green Bay Packers of the NFL confirmed that they hired Montgomery, giving him the title of "defensive front assistant".[8] Montgomery stated that the Packers "offered an unbelievable opportunity" to pursue his dream of coaching in the National Football League.[9]

In January 2018, Montgomery was hired as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach on Jimbo Fisher's staff at Texas A&M.[10] Later in January 2018, Montgomery instead opted to remain with the Packers as the defensive line coach on the reorganized staff of head coach Mike McCarthy. Montgomery had spent 2 weeks recruiting on behalf of Texas A&M[11] On March 17, 2022, Montgomery was promoted to defensive line/running game coordinator.

On February 3, 2024, it was announced that Montgomery would not remain with the Green Bay Packers. On February 5, 2024, it was reported that Montgomery was hired by the New England Patriots as their defensive line coach.[12]

Cincinnati Bengals

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Montgomery was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as their defensive line coach and run game coordinator on January 27, 2025.[13]

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'''Jerry Montgomery''' is an American football coach and former player known for his career as a defensive line coach in the National Football League (NFL). He currently serves as the defensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, having joined the team on January 27, 2025 after previous stints with the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots. Montgomery played college football as a defensive tackle for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes from 1998 to 2001. Following his playing career, he entered coaching at the collegiate level, holding defensive line positions at institutions including the University of Wyoming, University of Oklahoma, and University of Michigan. He transitioned to the NFL in 2015 with the Green Bay Packers, where he served as a defensive assistant and later as defensive line coach. His NFL career has spanned over a decade, during which he has focused on developing defensive fronts and contributing to run game defense across multiple franchises. Montgomery's coaching journey reflects a progression from college programs to sustained NFL tenure, emphasizing fundamental teaching and player development along the defensive line.

Early life

Jerry Montgomery was born on September 19, 1979, in Los Angeles, California. He attended Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nevada, where he was named the 1997 Nevada State Player of the Year in football. He also played on the school's state championship basketball team as a junior. Limited additional details about his early life are available in public sources.

Career

Jerry Montgomery played college football as a defensive tackle for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1998 to 2001. After his playing career, he began coaching defensive line at the collegiate level, including positions at the University of Wyoming, University of Oklahoma, and University of Michigan. He entered the NFL in 2015 with the Green Bay Packers as a defensive assistant, later advancing to defensive line coach. He subsequently served as defensive line coach for the New England Patriots. In 2025, Montgomery joined the Cincinnati Bengals as defensive line coach and run game coordinator.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Jerry Montgomery was survived by his long-time companion Joyce Wilson. He was also survived by his mother Wilma Montgomery, his son Zachary Montgomery, his brothers Robert (Lee) Montgomery and David (Nancy) Montgomery, and his sister Priscilla Montgomery. Montgomery was further survived by five grandchildren: Daniel Pannone, Steven Pannone, Dameon Pannone, Hayden Lynn Montgomery, and Scarlett Arya Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his father Robert C. Montgomery, who died on October 31, 2017.

Interests and skills

Jerry Montgomery enjoyed woodworking and aviation as personal hobbies. He was a master jet skier. As a martial artist, he was known for his fast hands. Montgomery was also a pyrotechnician. His martial arts background, particularly his reputation for fast hands, aligned with his involvement in stunt work for movies. No reliable sources indicate that Jerry Montgomery has died. He remains active as the defensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals as of 2025. The cited obituary and related materials refer to a different individual named Jerry Allen Montgomery who passed away on April 30, 2018.
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