Charles David Pagano is a former American football coach in the National Football League (NFL). He served as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2012 to 2017. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in 2011, of the Chicago Bears from 2019 to 2020, and was an assistant coach for the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns. Pagano retired from coaching in 2021. He is the older brother of coach John Pagano.
Pagano with the Baltimore Ravens in 2009
Pagano (left) and Andrew Luck (right) at the Colts training camp in 2015
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 season, the Colts have played their games in Lucas Oil Stadium. Previously, the team had played for over two decades (1984–2007) at the RCA Dome. Since 1987, the Colts have served as the host team for the NFL Scouting Combine.
Memorial Stadium, home to the Baltimore Colts until 1983.
Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Unitas (1933–2002), was the Baltimore Colts' starting quarterback and famed "Number 19", from 1956 to 1972.
The Indianapolis Colts played in the RCA Dome from 1984 until 2007.
Eric Dickerson led the team in rushing and earned three Pro Bowl invitations during his tenure with the Colts (1987–1991).
