Dave Ziegler

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Dave Ziegler
New Orleans Saints
Personal information
Born: (1977-09-07) September 7, 1977 (age 46)
Tallmadge, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
College:John Carroll
Career history
As a coach:
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards

David Ziegler (born September 7, 1977) is an American football executive who currently serves as an advisor for the New Orleans Saints. He began his career as a scout for the Denver Broncos in the early 2010s before becoming a senior personnel executive for the New England Patriots. Ziegler also worked two seasons as general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders in the early 2020s.

Early years

A native of

punt returner. He was teammates with Houston Texans' general manager Nick Caserio, former Las Vegas Raiders' head coach Josh McDaniels and New York Giants quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski.[1]

Executive career

Denver Broncos

In 2010, Ziegler began his career with the Denver Broncos as a player personnel assistant. In 2011, he was promoted to area scout and to pro scout in 2012.[2][3]

New England Patriots

In 2013, Ziegler was hired by the New England Patriots as their assistant director of pro scouting, a position he held until 2015. In 2016, he was promoted to director of pro personnel. In 2020, Ziegler was promoted to assistant director of player personnel. In 2021, he was promoted to director of player personnel, replacing Nick Caserio following his departure to become the general manager of the Houston Texans.[4][5]

Las Vegas Raiders

On January 30, 2022, Ziegler was named the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.[6] On October 31, 2023, he was fired by the Raiders.[7]

New Orleans Saints

On February 26, 2024, the New Orleans Saints hired Ziegler to serve as an advisor to the team through the 2024 NFL draft.[8]

Personal life

Ziegler and his wife have three children.

References

  1. ^ "Dave Ziegler – Las Vegas Raiders". Raiders.com. Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  2. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 9, 2021). "Broncos interview New England's Dave Ziegler for GM opening". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  3. ^ Callahan, Andrew (March 1, 2021). "Meet Dave Ziegler, the man Bill Belichick chose to help rebuild the Patriots". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  4. ^ "Houston Texans Hire Nick Caserio as General Manager". Houston Texans. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  5. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (February 26, 2021). "Dave Ziegler on taking over for Nick Caserio in the Patriots' front office: 'An exciting opportunity'". PatsPulpit.com. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  6. ^ "Raiders hire Dave Ziegler as General Manager". Las Vegas Raiders. January 30, 2022. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Las Vegas Raiders relieve Josh McDaniels and David Ziegler of their duties". Raiders.com. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "Report: New Orleans Saints To Hire Dave Ziegler". si.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.