Ed Donatell
Ed Donatell (born February 4, 1957) is an American football coach.
He was a defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Huskies, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings.
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| Born: | February 4, 1957 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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| High school: | Stow (OH) |
| College: | Glenville State |
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Career
Donatell served as the defensive coordinator for the University of Washington Huskies football team from January to December 2008 under Tyrone Willingham. He and the entire staff were let go after the winless 2008 season. Previously he served as a special assistant to the New York Jets. Donatell served as the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League under head coach Jim Mora for three seasons, prior to which he occupied this position for the Green Bay Packers.
He eventually started working as the San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. When Fangio joined the Chicago Bears in 2015, Donatell followed.
On January 15, 2019, the Denver Broncos hired Donatell as their defensive coordinator. He tested positive for COVID-19 on November 1, 2020, and missed six games before returning in Week 14.
On February 4, 2022, it was announced that the Seattle Seahawks had hired Donatell in a senior defensive role. However, on February 10, it was announced that Donatell would not be joining the Seahawks and would instead join the Minnesota Vikings as their defensive coordinator for the 2022 season.
On January 19, 2023, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Donatell had been fired.
Personal life
He graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in Stow, Ohio, and later earned a master's degree in administration from Kent State University. He is married and has three children. His son Tom is also a coach and is currently the defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders.
References
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