Matt Cavanaugh

Matt Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh in 2015
No. 12, 6
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1956-10-27) October 27, 1956
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Chaney (Youngstown)
College:Pittsburgh (1974–1977)
NFL draft:1978: 2nd round, 50th pick
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
As player
As coach
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Career NFL statistics
TDINT:28–30
Passing yards:4,332
Passer rating:71.7
Completions:305
Attempts:579
Games played:112
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.