The Paris Musketeers have made one of the biggest signings in the history of the European League of Football signing long time NFL head coach Jack Del Rio. The Musketeers are thrilled to announce the veteran NFL coach and player to the French capital as the Musketeers make a statement putting a promising team under elite new leadership.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Coach Del Rio to Paris. His commitment to excellence and his passion for teaching the game will build upon the tone and culture that was set by our first coach, Marc Mattioli. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to the Musketeers family and continue building our winning tradition.” – Paris Musketeers CEO John McKeon
A lifetime in the NFL
Del Rio comes to the French capital after 35 years of experience in the NFL as a player and coach. The now 61-year old was head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars for 8 seasons from 2003-2011 winning 68 career games and earning two playoff appearances and a playoff win in 2007.
Del Rio was also head coach for the Oakland Raiders for three seasons (2015-2017) achieving a playoff berth in 2016 with a 12-4 record. He has an impressive 93 career wins as a NFL head coach. Now however, the NFL lifer is coming to Paris and the ELF with a new challenge to embrace.
“I’m looking forward to working with this group of men. We will teach, develop and compete.”