Matt Cavanaugh

Matt Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh in 2015
No. 12, 6
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (1956-10-27) October 27, 1956
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High schoolChaney (Youngstown)
CollegePittsburgh (1974–1977)
NFL draft1978: 2nd round, 50th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
As player
As coach
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Career NFL statistics
TDINT28–30
Passing yards4,332
Passer rating71.7
Completions305
Attempts579
Games played112
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Matthew Andrew Cavanaugh (born October 27, 1956) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a quarterback, winning two Super Bowl titles. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

After retiring from playing following the 1991 season, Cavanaugh worked as an offensive coach and offensive coordinator for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens (where he earned a third ring as a coach), Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders), and New York Jets.