Paul Guenther (American football)


Paul Guenther is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2014 to 2017. He was the head coach of Ursinus College from 1997 to 2000.

Coaching career

Washington Redskins

Guenther was hired by the Washington Redskins as an assistant coach in 2002.

Cincinnati Bengals

In 2005, Guenther was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as an assistant coach. He served as a coach of other positions before being promoted to defensive coordinator on January 15, 2014 after Mike Zimmer left to become head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

In 2018, Guenther was hired by the Oakland Raiders as their defensive coordinator serving under head coach Jon Gruden.