# Greg Roman > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Greg_Roman > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Greg_Roman.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Roman > Source revision: 1347794386 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American football coach (born 1972)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Greg Roman | image = Greg Roman.jpg | alt = | caption = Roman with the [Buffalo Bills](/source/Buffalo_Bills) in 2015 | current_team = New York Giants | position = Senior offensive assistant | career_position =dl | career_number = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|8|19|mf=y}} | birth_place = [Atlantic City, New Jersey](/source/Atlantic_City%2C_New_Jersey), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | high_school = [Holy Spirit](/source/Holy_Spirit_High_School_(New_Jersey)) {{nowrap|([Absecon, New Jersey](/source/Absecon%2C_New_Jersey))}} | college = [John Carroll](/source/John_Carroll_Blue_Streaks_football) | pastcoaching = * [Carolina Panthers](/source/Carolina_Panthers) ({{nfly|1995|2001}})
Assistant offensive line coach * [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) ({{nfly|2002|2005}}) ** Tight ends coach ({{nfly|2002|2003}}) ** Quarterbacks coach ({{nfly|2004|2005}}) * [Baltimore Ravens](/source/Baltimore_Ravens) ({{nfly|2006|2007}})
Assistant offensive line coach * [Holy Spirit](/source/Holy_Spirit_High_School_(New_Jersey)) (2008)
Offensive coordinator * [Stanford](/source/Stanford_Cardinal_football) (2009–2010)
Associate head coach * [San Francisco 49ers](/source/San_Francisco_49ers) ({{nfly|2011|2014}})
Offensive coordinator * [Buffalo Bills](/source/Buffalo_Bills) ({{nfly|2015|2016}})
Offensive coordinator * Baltimore Ravens ({{nfly|2017|2022}}) ** Senior offensive assistant & tight ends coach ({{nfly|2017}}) ** Assistant head coach & tight ends coach ({{nfly|2018}}) ** Offensive coordinator ({{nfly|2019|2022}}) * [Los Angeles Chargers](/source/Los_Angeles_Chargers) ({{nfly|2024}}–{{nfly|2025}})
Offensive coordinator * [New York Giants](/source/New_York_Giants) ({{nfly|2026}}–present)
Senior offensive assistant | highlights = * [AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year](/source/AP_NFL_Assistant_Coach_of_the_Year) (2019) | regular_record = | playoff_record = | overall_record = | pfrcoach = RomaGr0 }} '''Gregory P. Roman''' (born August 19, 1972) is an American professional [football](/source/American_football) coach. He is currently Senior offensive assistant for the [New York Giants](/source/New_York_Giants) of the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL) He was previously the Offensive Coordinator for the [Los Angeles Chargers](/source/Los_Angeles_Chargers) from 2024 to 2025, and the [Baltimore Ravens](/source/Baltimore_Ravens) for four years prior. Before serving with the Baltimore Ravens, Roman was an assistant coach for the [Buffalo Bills](/source/Buffalo_Bills), [San Francisco 49ers](/source/San_Francisco_49ers), [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) and [Carolina Panthers](/source/Carolina_Panthers). ==Early life and playing career== Roman was born in [Atlantic City, New Jersey](/source/Atlantic_City%2C_New_Jersey) and grew up in nearby [Ventnor](/source/Ventnor_City%2C_New_Jersey). He and his two older brothers, Jeff and Jim, were raised by his mom after his parents divorced. Roman never had a relationship with his father. At age 10, with his family strapped for cash, Roman got his first job as a [paperboy](/source/paperboy) for the Atlantic City newspaper ''[The Press](/source/The_Press_of_Atlantic_City)''; during the summers he worked as a "[runner](/source/Courier)" on the beaches of South Jersey. The money he made, in addition to helping to support his family, helped him to pay for his education at a nearby private high school. He graduated from [Holy Spirit High School](/source/Holy_Spirit_High_School_(New_Jersey)) in [Absecon, New Jersey](/source/Absecon%2C_New_Jersey) where he played football for the Holy Spirit Spartans. In his senior year at Holy Spirit, he was named to the All-South Jersey team.{{cite web |title=Offensive Coordinator |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/coaches-roster/greg-roman |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |access-date=5 December 2019}} After graduation in 1991, Roman got an academic scholarship to attend [John Carroll University](/source/John_Carroll_University) in the [Cleveland](/source/Cleveland%2C_Ohio) suburb of [University Heights](/source/University_Heights%2C_Ohio).Staff. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports_hs_football/agent-says-ventnor-native-greg-roman-a-finalist-for-penn/article_b75d8c03-cbf3-563f-9102-b218997d7447.html "Agent says Ventnor native Greg Roman a finalist for Penn State job"], ''[The Press of Atlantic City](/source/The_Press_of_Atlantic_City)'', January 3, 2012. Accessed September 10, 2012. "San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, a Ventnor native and Holy Spirit High School graduate, is a finalist for the Penn State football head-coaching job, his agent said Monday."{{cite web |last1=Branch |first1=Eric |title=49ers' Greg Roman: Up through the ranks |date=June 5, 2011 |url=https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2301243-181/49ers-greg-roman-up-through |work=[The Press Democrat](/source/The_Press_Democrat) |location=Santa Rosa, California |access-date=October 27, 2022}} Roman played football for the [John Carroll Blue Streaks](/source/John_Carroll_Blue_Streaks_football) for three years, winning the starting job as a defensive lineman in his last two years. He earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference honorable mention status following his senior season in which he recorded 80 tackles and six sacks. That year the Blue Streaks defense allowed a league-low 98 points in 10 games and enabled the John Carroll University football team to capture a share of the OAC championship. Roman finished his collegiate career with 145 tackles, 20.0 tackles-for-loss and 9.5 sacks. Greg Roman is married to Dana, and they have three children, Connor, Gregory, and Emily. {{cite web |title=Player Bio Greg Roman |url=https://gostanford.com/sports/2013/4/17/208440634.aspx |website=gostanford.com |publisher=Stanford University |access-date=5 December 2019}} ==Coaching career== ===Carolina Panthers=== Roman's first coaching job was with the [Carolina Panthers](/source/Carolina_Panthers) in 1995, where he started as the unpaid strength and conditioning coach. ===Houston Texans=== In 2002, Roman was hired by the expansion [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) as their tight ends and quarterbacks coach. ===Baltimore Ravens (first stint)=== In 2006, Roman was hired by the [Baltimore Ravens](/source/Baltimore_Ravens) as an offensive line assistant.{{cite news |last=Branch |first=Eric |title=Genesis of 49ers' jumbo formations: Holy Spirit High School |newspaper=[San Francisco Chronicle](/source/San_Francisco_Chronicle) |date=September 13, 2012 |url=http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/09/13/genesis-of-49ers-jumbo-formations-holy-spirit-high-school/ |access-date=February 1, 2013}} ===Holy Spirit HS=== In 2008, Roman returned to his alma mater and served as the offensive coordinator at [Holy Spirit High School](/source/Holy_Spirit_High_School_(New_Jersey)).Selby, Zach. [https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-set-to-interview-greg-roman-for-offensive-coordinator "Commanders set to interview Greg Roman for offensive coordinator"], [Washington Commanders](/source/Washington_Commanders), February 14, 2023. Accessed January 16, 2024. "Roman was also the offensive coordinator for Holy Spirit High School in 2008 and the associate head coach at Stanford from 2009-10." ===Stanford=== In 2009, Roman was hired and served for two years as associate head coach at [Stanford](/source/Stanford_Cardinal_football), under head coach [Jim Harbaugh](/source/Jim_Harbaugh). In 2010, Roman was a finalist for the [Broyles Award](/source/Broyles_Award), given annually to the nation's top college football assistant coach. ===San Francisco 49ers=== When Harbaugh left Stanford in 2011 to become head coach of the [San Francisco 49ers](/source/San_Francisco_49ers), Roman followed and was named the offensive coordinator.{{cite news | url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/49ers-coach-adds-Greg-Roman-Vic-Fangio-atop-staff-3161614.php | title=49ers coach adds Greg Roman, Vic Fangio atop staff | first=David | last=White | date=January 15, 2011 | work=San Francisco Chronicle | access-date=October 27, 2022}} He remained at the position until 2014. ===Buffalo Bills=== On January 12, 2015, Roman was hired by the [Buffalo Bills](/source/Buffalo_Bills) to be their offensive coordinator under newly hired head coach [Rex Ryan](/source/Rex_Ryan).{{cite web | url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/1/12/7532085/greg-roman-finalizes-contract-to-become-rex-ryans-offensive | title=Greg Roman finalizes contract to become Rex Ryan's offensive coordinator with Bills | first=David | last=Fucillo | date=January 12, 2015 | work=Niners Nation | access-date=October 27, 2022}} On September 16, 2016, Roman was relieved of his duties after a 37–31 loss to the [New York Jets](/source/2016_New_York_Jets_season). ===Baltimore Ravens (second stint)=== {{external media | float = right | width = 250x200px | video1 =[https://www.baltimoreravens.com/video/greg-roman-is-excited-about-ravens-offensive-potential Greg Roman's 2019 preseason press conference] Ravens video }} In 2017, the Ravens hired Roman as a senior offensive assistant and tight ends coach under head coach [John Harbaugh](/source/John_Harbaugh); in 2018 he was promoted to assistant head coach and tight ends coach. In 2019, the Ravens opted to completely revamp the offense and the then offensive coordinator [Marty Mornhinweg](/source/Marty_Mornhinweg) decided to retire. Roman, who had coached [Colin Kaepernick](/source/Colin_Kaepernick) at San Francisco, was promoted to offensive coordinator.{{cite web |title=Ravens Promote Greg Roman To Offensive Coordinator |url=https://www.pressboxonline.com/2019/01/11/ravens-promote-greg-roman-to-offensive-coordinator |website=pressboxonline.com |publisher=PRESSBOX |access-date=6 December 2019}} He was tasked with the development of a new offense based on his experiences as a tight ends coach and in football theory. It was centered on the Ravens' new quarterback, [Lamar Jackson](/source/Lamar_Jackson) and running back [Mark Ingram II](/source/Mark_Ingram_II).{{cite web |last1=Gillis |first1=Andrew |title=How Greg Roman turned the Ravens' offense into the talk of the NFL |date=November 25, 2019 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/how-greg-roman-turned-ravens-offense-talk-nfl |website=NBC Sports |access-date=October 27, 2022}} In Roman's first full season in charge of the Ravens' offense, the team finished the season averaging 33.2 points per game; best in the NFL. The prolific season ended in a playoff exit that deviated from those run heavy schemes which became a notable point in the legacy of the achievements from that season.{{cite web |last1=Hensley |first1=Jamison |title=Greg Roman's wisecracking rise from high school coach to Ravens' offensive guru |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/51434/greg-romans-wise-cracking-rise-from-high-school-coach-to-ravens-offensive-guru |date=December 3, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=December 6, 2019}} On January 19, 2023, the Ravens announced that Roman had resigned as the team's offensive coordinator following the Ravens' loss in the Wild Card round of the [2022–23 NFL playoffs](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_NFL_playoffs) against the [Cincinnati Bengals](/source/2022_Cincinnati_Bengals_season).{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/greg-roman-leaving-to-pursue-other-opportunities|title=Greg Roman Leaves to Pursue Other Opportunities|date=January 19, 2023|access-date=January 20, 2023|first=Ryan|last=Mink|work=BaltimoreRavens.com}} Roman was replaced by [Todd Monken](/source/Todd_Monken), who installed a more passing oriented offense in Baltimore.{{cite web | last=Dajani | first=Jordan | title=Ravens hire Todd Monken as offensive coordinator: Georgia assistant returns to NFL to replace Greg Roman | website=CBSSports.com | date=2023-02-14 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-hire-todd-monken-as-offensive-coordinator-georgia-assistant-returns-to-nfl-to-replace-greg-roman/ | access-date=2025-09-12}} ===Los Angeles Chargers=== On February 8, 2024, Roman was named as offensive coordinator for the [Los Angeles Chargers](/source/Los_Angeles_Chargers) under head coach [Jim Harbaugh](/source/Jim_Harbaugh), with whom he had worked with while Harbaugh was head coach of the 49ers.{{cite news | url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-greg-roman-offensive-coordinator-marcus-brady-passing-game-coordinator | title=Los Angeles Chargers name Greg Roman offensive coordinator and Marcus Brady passing game coordinator | date=February 8, 2024 | website=Chargers.com| access-date=February 8, 2024}} He was fired on January 13, 2026, following a Wild Card loss to the [New England Patriots](/source/New_England_Patriots) by a score of 3–16.{{Cite web |date=2026-01-13 |title=Chargers fire Greg Roman, Mike Devlin in coaching staff overhaul |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-fire-greg-roman-mike-devlin-coaching-staff-overhaul |access-date=2026-01-13 |website=Los Angeles Chargers On SI |language=en-US}} ===New York Giants=== On February 6, 2026, Roman was hired to serve as a senior offensive assistant for the [New York Giants](/source/New_York_Giants), reuniting him with John Harbaugh.{{Cite web|title=John Harbaugh Adds Greg Roman to Giants Coaching Staff|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/news/john-harbaugh-reportedly-adds-greg-roman-to-giants-coaching-staff|access-date=February 26, 2026|website=si.com|language=en}} ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== * [https://www.chargers.com/team/coaches-roster/greg-roman Los Angeles Chargers profile] {{AP NFL Assistant Coaches of the Year}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Roman, Greg}} Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:American football defensive linemen Category:Baltimore Ravens coaches Category:Buffalo Bills coaches Category:Carolina Panthers coaches Category:Coaches of American football from New Jersey Category:Houston Texans coaches Category:John Carroll Blue Streaks football players Category:NFL offensive coordinators Category:San Francisco 49ers coaches Category:Los Angeles Chargers coaches Category:Stanford Cardinal football coaches Category:High school football coaches in New Jersey Category:Holy Spirit High School (New Jersey) alumni Category:Sportspeople from Atlantic City, New Jersey Category:People from Ventnor City, New Jersey Category:Players of American football from Atlantic County, New Jersey --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Greg Roman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Roman) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Roman?action=history)). 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