Dan Quinn Wife
Meet Dan Quinn wife Stacey Quinn! Dan Quinn the current head coach of the Washington Commanders, previously served as Defensive Coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys under Mike McCarthy and spent five years as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons leading the team with Matt Ryan as QB to Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots.
Stacey Quinn
Dan Quinn wife Stacey Quinn was born Stacey Michelle Keeney on October 1, 1967, in Walkersville, MD.
Stacey Quinn obtained a bachelor’s degree in liberal and professional studies in 1991, from Salisbury University. The couple met in the training room supervised by Pat Lamboni, where Stacey was working as a student assistant and closely interacted with Dan.
At the time, Lamboni had a rule prohibiting student staff from dating Salisbury athletes, so Dan and Stacey kept their growing relationship private. However, they now look back on this period and laugh about it with Lamboni.
Dan Quinn Education
Coach Quinn, whose full name is Daniel Patrick Winn Quinn, was born on September 11, 1970, in Morristown, New Jersey. He was raised in Morris Township, close to his birthplace, and attended Morristown High School, where he played football, graduating in 1989.
In college, Quinn was a standout defensive lineman at Salisbury State in Maryland, a Division III school. He earned four varsity letters and served as team co-captain in 1992 and 1993.
Additionally, Quinn excelled in track and field, setting a school record in the hammer throw. His athletic achievements led to his induction into the Salisbury State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Dan Quinn Coaching Career
Early Coaching Days (1994–2012)
Dan Quinn’s journey into the world of football coaching began in 1994 with the William & Mary Tribe, where he started as an unpaid assistant, learning the ropes and laying the foundation for his future success. The following year, he moved to Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to coach the defensive line, marking the beginning of his specialization in defense.
Quinn’s career gained momentum as he became the defensive line coach at Hofstra from 1996 to 1999 and later served as their defensive coordinator in 2000. The San Francisco 49ers facilitated his transition to the NFL, hiring him as a defensive quality control coach in 2001.
By 2003, he was promoted to defensive line coach, a role he would repeat with the Miami Dolphins (2005–2006), New York Jets (2007–2008), and Seattle Seahawks (2009–2010). His defensive expertise was further honed as the defensive coordinator for the Florida Gators from 2011 to 2012.
Seattle Seahawks (2013–2014)
Quinn’s tenure as the Seattle Seahawks’ defensive coordinator, starting in 2013, was nothing short of phenomenal. Under the guidance of head coach Pete Carroll, the Seahawks dominated the league, leading in the fewest points allowed, yards allowed, and turnovers in his first season.
This impressive performance culminated in a Super Bowl XLVIII victory over the Denver Broncos with a commanding 43–8 score. They returned to the Super Bowl the following year but fell short against the New England Patriots. Quinn and Carroll are credited with developing the Seattle Cover 3 defense, which the formidable Legion of Boom secondary anchored.
Atlanta Falcons (2015–2020)
On February 2, 2015, Quinn was appointed as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. His inaugural season saw the team start strong with a 5–0 record before finishing 8–8 and missing the playoffs. However, the 2016 season was a different story; the Falcons won the NFC South with an 11–5 record and advanced to Super Bowl LI after defeating the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers in the playoffs.
Despite a historic 28–3 lead, the Falcons succumbed to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Quinn’s 2017 season ended with a 10–6 record, but the team lost in the Divisional Round to the Philadelphia Eagles. The subsequent seasons were marred by injuries and defensive struggles, leading to Quinn’s eventual firing on October 11, 2020, after an 0–5 start.
Dallas Cowboys (2021–2023)
Quinn’s next chapter began on January 11, 2021, when he was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys under head coach Mike McCarthy. His impact was immediate; the Cowboys finished atop the NFC East with a 12–5 record, and Quinn’s defensive unit excelled, ranking high in various defensive metrics. He was named the Assistant Coach of the Year for the 2021 season and agreed to a contract extension in January 2022. During his tenure, the Cowboys’ defense led the league in turnovers from 2021 to 2023.
Washington Commanders (2024–present)
On February 3, 2024, Quinn was named the head coach of the Washington Commanders, marking a new era for the team. He assembled a strong coaching staff, including Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator and Joe Whitt Jr. as defensive coordinator. Quinn and general manager Adam Peters made a significant move by selecting quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second pick in the 2024 NFL draft, setting the stage for an exciting future.
Dan Quinn Net Worth
As of 2024, Dan Quinn’s net worth has been estimated at $55 million.
Dan Quinn Contract and Salary
On February 1, 2024, ESPN reported that Dan Quinn had signed a contract with the Washington Commanders, although the details regarding the contract’s length and value were not disclosed.
