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Kansas State University has appointed Nick Toth as their new linebackers coach, bringing over 25 years of coaching experience at various college programs, including Air Force, Fresno State, and Oregon, with a strong background in defense and special teams.
Former 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman has been hired as the linebackers coach for the Chargers, reuniting with his former coach Jim Harbaugh. Bowman, who played for the Niners for seven seasons, including during Harbaugh's tenure, will now transition to coaching after starting his coaching career as a defensive analyst at Maryland last year.
The Chargers are reportedly targeting former NFL linebacker NaVorro Bowman to be their next linebackers coach, potentially reuniting him with his former coach Jim Harbaugh. Bowman, a standout player for the San Francisco 49ers, is known for his All-Pro performances and could bring valuable experience to the coaching role if an agreement is reached.
Dont'a Hightower, a former New England Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl winner, is returning to the team as a linebackers coach after two years away. His addition completes the coaching staff for new defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, joining new defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery and the anticipated returns of Brian Belichick and Mike Pellegrino. The team may still seek a replacement for the outside linebackers coach position.
Dont’a Hightower, known for his game-changing plays in three Super Bowls, has returned to the New England Patriots as the team’s new linebackers coach. His impressive playing career with the Patriots makes him well-suited for the coaching role, and his addition completes the core defensive staff under new head coach Jerod Mayo. While additional coaching acquisitions could still happen, Hightower joins a growing list of former NFL players on the Patriots' coaching staff.
Dont'a Hightower, a former Patriots linebacker, has been hired as the team's new linebackers coach, marking his coaching debut. He joins the defensive staff alongside defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery, cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino, and safeties coach Brian Belichick. Hightower played for the Patriots from 2012-21, earning All-Pro honors in 2016 and winning three Super Bowl rings.
The Miami Dolphins are set to hire former Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry as their linebackers coach and run game coordinator under head coach Mike McDaniel. Barry was let go by the Packers last month after three years with the team. The Dolphins also named Anthony Weaver as their new defensive coordinator, while the future role of former linebackers coach Anthony Campanile remains uncertain.
Tom Allen has been named as Penn State's new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, replacing his predecessor with a different appearance and demeanor. The decision has received mixed reactions from the Nittany Nation, who have witnessed a successful period for the PSU defense that may be hard to replicate.
Penn State Football has hired Tom Allen as their new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Allen, who previously served as the head coach at Indiana, brings 32 years of coaching experience and a reputation for leading aggressive and attacking style defenses. He is expected to complement the established program at Penn State and contribute to the team's success.
USC has hired Matt Entz, the head coach of North Dakota State, as its linebackers coach as part of the team's defensive restructuring. Entz brings a successful track record, including two FCS national titles, to USC despite never having worked for an FBS program. USC hopes that his defensive expertise will help improve their defense, which struggled during the 2023 regular season. Entz will remain with North Dakota State through the FCS playoffs before joining USC.
USC has hired Matt Entz, former head coach of North Dakota State, as the school's linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense. Entz brings a strong defensive pedigree, having won multiple national titles as a head coach and defensive coordinator. His hiring is part of USC's efforts to address their underperforming defense, which led to a disappointing 7-5 season. Entz's addition, along with the hiring of UCLA defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, highlights the commitment to upgrading the defensive staff. USC will debut in the Big Ten next season and faces a challenging schedule.