Justin Outten

Justin Outten
Outten in 2019
Seattle Seahawks
TitleRun game coordinator
Personal information
Born (1983-10-26) October 26, 1983 (age 43)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
PositionCenter
High schoolCentral Bucks West (Doylestown, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSyracuse
Career history
Awards and highlights
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Justin Outten (born October 26, 1983) is an American professional football coach who currently serves as the run game specialist for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously served an assistant coach for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers and was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in 2022. Outten played college football as a center at Syracuse University.

Early life

A native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Outten attended and played high school football as a center at Central Bucks High School West. Outten was a two-year starter at center for the Syracuse Orange during the coaching transition from Paul Pasqualoni to Greg Robinson, from 2003-06.

Coaching career

Syracuse

In 2007, Outten began his coaching career at his alma mater, Syracuse University, as a graduate assistant.

Westfield HS

In 2008, Outten was hired to become Offensive Line Coach at Westfield High School in Houston, Texas. He later added titles of assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the school.

Atlanta Falcons

In 2016, Outten joined the Atlanta Falcons as a coaching intern. In 2017, he was hired by the Falcons as an offensive assistant under head coach Dan Quinn.

Green Bay Packers

On January 24, 2019, Outten was hired by the Green Bay Packers as their tight ends coach under head coach Matt LaFleur.

On December 12, 2021, Outten missed the Packers' Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears due to COVID-19 protocols.

Denver Broncos

On February 2, 2022, Outten was hired by the Denver Broncos as their offensive coordinator under head coach Nathaniel Hackett. In 2022, Denver tied for fifth in the NFL with 35 pass completions of 25 or more yards. Outten took over play-calling for the final two games of the season, and in the Week 18 finale the Broncos gained 471 total yards, their most in a single game since 2016.

Tennessee Titans

On February 14, 2023, the Tennessee Titans hired Outten as their run game coordinator and running backs coach.

On February 10, 2024, Tennessee announced that they would be retaining Outten and shifting him to the role of tight ends coach. On January 27, 2025, it was announced that Outten and the Titans would be parting ways.

Seattle Seahawks

On February 13, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks hired Outten as their run game specialist. He was part of the coaching staff that won Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots, 29–13.

On February 19, 2026, Outten was promoted to become Seattle's run game coordinator.

References

  1. 1 2 Mink, Nate (February 2, 2022). "Agent: Former Syracuse football player is new offensive coordinator for Denver Broncos". syracuse.com. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Axe, Brent (February 2, 2017). "Former SU center Justin Outten coaching for Atlanta Falcons". newyorkupstate. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Jeanna (February 17, 2017). "Falcons finalize coaching staff for 2017". TheFalcoholic.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Packers announce coaching staff additions". Green Bay Packers. January 24, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Packers will be without tight ends coach Justin Outten on Sunday Night vs. Bears". Green Bay Packers. December 10, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  6. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (February 2, 2022). "Broncos name Justin Outten as offensive coordinator, announce additional coaching hires". Denver Broncos. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  7. ↑ Shook, Nick (February 2, 2022). "Broncos hire Packers' Justin Outten as offensive coordinator, Vikings' Klint Kubiak as QBs coach". NFL.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Justin Outten". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Titans Hire Justin Outten as the Team's Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs Coach". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Titans To Retain Justin Outten, Chris Harris, Others On Staff". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Titans shuffle coaching staff, part ways with Anderson, Harris, Outten". nashvillepost.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Seahawks adding Justin Outten as run game specialist". nbcsports.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 8, 2026). "Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13". AP News. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Seahawks promote Justin Outten to offensive run game coordinator". nbcsports.com. Retrieved June 3, 2026.