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{{short description|American football outside linebacker}}
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1988)}}
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| caption = Kerrigan with Washington in 2021
|caption = Kerrigan with the Washington Redskins in 2014
| number = <!-- 91, 90 -->
|current_team = Washington Redskins
| current_team = Washington Commanders
|position = [[Outside linebacker]]
| position = Assistant [[linebacker]]s coach/pass rush specialist <!-- {{hlist|[[Linebacker]]|[[defensive end]]}} -->
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|8|16|mf=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Muncie, Indiana]], U.S.
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* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–present)
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
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* [[Washington Commanders]] ({{NFL Year|2022|2023}}) <br> Assistant defensive line coach
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* Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present) <br> Assistant linebackers coach/pass rush specialist
* 4&times; [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2013 Pro Bowl|2012]], [[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]]–[[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]])
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* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2011|2011]])
* 4× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2013 Pro Bowl|2012]], [[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]]–[[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]])
* Unanimous [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2010 College Football All-America Team|2010]])
* [[List of NFL annual forced fumbles leaders|NFL forced fumbles co-leader]] (2014)
* [[Touchdown Club of Columbus#Bill Willis Trophy|Bill Willis Trophy]] (2010)
* [[PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team#2011|2011]])
* [[Big Ten Conference football individual honors#Defensive Player of the Year|Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year]] (2010)
* [[Washington Commanders 90 Greatest]]
* [[Big Ten Conference football individual awards#Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year|Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year]] (2010)
* [[Bill Willis Trophy]] (2010)
* First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] ([[2010 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2010]])
* [[Unanimous All-American]] ([[2010 College Football All-America Team|2010]])
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* [[Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year]] (2010)
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* [[Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year]] (2010)
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* 2× first-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2009 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2009]], [[2010 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2010]])
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* Indiana Football Hall of Fame
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'''Patrick Ryan Kerrigan''' (born August 16, 1988) is an [[American football]] [[outside linebacker]] for the [[Washington Redskins]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]], where he was recognized as a unanimous [[All-American]], and was drafted by the Redskins in the first round of the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. He is the all-time leader for [[List of most consecutive starts and games played by National Football League players#Linebackers|consecutive starts by a left outside linebacker]] in NFL history.
'''Patrick Ryan Kerrigan''' (born August 16, 1988) is an American professional [[American football|football]] coach and former player who is the assistant [[linebacker]]s and pass rush specialist coach for the [[Washington Commanders]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue Boilermakers]], earning [[unanimous All-American]] honors as a [[senior (education)|senior]] before being selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the first round of the [[2011 NFL draft]].

Kerrigan played the majority of his 11-year career as an [[outside linebacker]] in the [[3–4 defense]], where he is the all-time NFL leader in [[List of most consecutive starts and games played by NFL players#Linebackers|consecutive starts by a left outside linebacker]]. He is also Washington's all-time leader in sacks with 95.5, and forced fumbles (26). Kerrigan played the 2021 season with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] before retiring and rejoining Washington as an assistant coach in 2022.


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==Early life==
==Early life==
Kerrigan was born in [[Muncie, Indiana]]. He attended [[Muncie Central High School]], where he played [[defensive end]] and [[tight end]] for the Muncie Bearcats [[high school football]] team. As a senior, he was an all-state selection after recording 90 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] and 19 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] as a defensive end. As a tight end, he had 40 receptions for 789 yards and six [[touchdowns]].
Kerrigan was born on August 16, 1988, in [[Muncie, Indiana]]. He attended [[Muncie Central High School]], where he played [[defensive end]] and [[tight end]] for the Muncie Bearcats [[high school football]] team. As a senior, he was an all-state selection after recording 90 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] and 19 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] as a defensive end. As a tight end, he had 40 receptions for 789 yards and six [[touchdowns]]. A three-star recruit, Kerrigan committed to [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]] over offers from [[Ball State Cardinals football|Ball State]], [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]], [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]], and [[Northern Illinois Huskies football|Northern Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2007/ryan-kerrigan-22706|title=Ryan Kerrigan, 2007 Strongside Defensive End - Rivals.com|website=n.rivals.com}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Kerrigan attended [[Purdue University]], where he played for the [[Purdue Boilermakers football]] team from 2007 to 2010. As a freshman in 2007, Kerrigan appeared in 12 games recording 18 tackles and a sack. As a sophomore in 2008 he started 11 of 12 games and was an honorable mention All-[[Big Ten]] selection after recording 56 tackles, seven sacks and an [[interception]]. As a junior in 2009 he was a second team [[All-American]] by [[Rivals.com]] and a first team All-Big Ten selection. He finished the season with 66 tackles and 12 sacks. Kerrigan was also awarded Purdue's "Pit Bull Award" in 2009, which was given to the player that exemplified and displayed tenacity and tough play.
Kerrigan attended [[Purdue University]], where he played for the [[Purdue Boilermakers football]] team from 2007 to 2010. As a freshman in 2007, Kerrigan appeared in 12 games recording 18 tackles and a sack. As a sophomore in 2008 he started 11 of 12 games and was an honorable mention [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] selection after recording 56 tackles, seven sacks and an [[interception]]. As a junior in 2009 he was a second team [[All-American]] by [[Rivals.com]] and a first team All-Big Ten selection. He finished the season with 66 tackles and 12 sacks. Kerrigan was also awarded Purdue's "Pit Bull Award" in 2009, which was given to the player that exemplified and displayed tenacity and tough play.


After forcing two fumbles against [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]], Kerrigan became the Big Ten's all-time leader in forced fumbles; his total of 12 forced fumbles set the since-broken [[Football Bowl Subdivision]] (FBS) career record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Purdue's Kerrigan sets records in loss |date=November 13, 2010|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/19694/purdues-kerrigan-sets-records-in-loss}}</ref> Following his 2010 season, he was recognized as a [[unanimous All-American]], honored as the [[Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year]], and won the [[Bill Willis Trophy]].<ref>''2011 NCAA Football Records Book'', [http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2011/Awards.pdf Award Winners], National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 12 (2011). Retrieved June 30, 2012.</ref>
Kerrigan was a semifinalist for the Rotary [[Lombardi Award]] during his senior season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotarylombardiaward.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:2010-rotary-lombardi-award-semifinalist-&catid=7:2010-news&Itemid=35|title=Rotary Lombardi Award|website=www.rotarylombardiaward.org}}</ref>


==Professional playing career==
After forcing two fumbles against [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]], Kerrigan became the Big Ten's all-time leader in forced fumbles; his total of 12 forced fumbles set the (since-broken [[Football Bowl Subdivision]] (FBS) career record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/19694/purdues-kerrigan-sets-records-in-loss|title=Purdue's Kerrigan sets records in loss|publisher=}}</ref> Following his 2010 season, he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection, was honored as the [[Big Ten Conference football individual honors#Defensive Player of the Year|Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year]] and the [[Big Ten Conference football individual honors#Defensive Lineman of the Year|Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year]], as well as winning the [[Touchdown Club of Columbus#The Bill Willis Trophy|Bill Willis Trophy]] given to the top collegiate defensive lineman, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.<ref>''2011 NCAA Football Records Book'', [http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2011/Awards.pdf Award Winners], National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 12 (2011). Retrieved June 30, 2012.</ref>

==Professional career==
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The [[Washington Redskins]] selected Kerrigan in the first round (16th overall) of the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. Kerrigan was the third edge rusher drafted.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}}</ref>
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On July 29, 2011, the Washington Redskins signed Kerrigan to a four-year, {{USD}}8.72 million contract with a $4.84 million signing bonus.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fitzgerald|first=Gary|title=Redskins Sign All 12 Draft Picks Prior to Camp|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-All-12-Draft-Picks-Prior-to-Camp/e54da0dd-e688-4b5a-8fd5-c54dfbf4ff5b|work=redskins.com|publisher=Washington Redskins|accessdate=July 29, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonTimes.com|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2011/aug/7/closer-look-redskins-two-biggest-rookie-contracts/|last=Campbell|first=Rich|title=A closer look at the Redskins' two biggest rookie contracts|date=August 7, 2011|accessdate=December 16, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111218130758/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2011/aug/7/closer-look-redskins-two-biggest-rookie-contracts/|archivedate=December 18, 2011}}</ref> The Washington Redskins drafted him with the intent of converting him into an outside linebacker.


=== Washington Redskins / Football Team ===
Kerrigan made his professional regular season and first career start in the Redskins' [[2011 Washington Redskins season|season-opener]] against the [[New York Giants]] and recorded five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a touchdown in their 28–14 victory. Kerrigan intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Eli Manning]], that was originally intended for wide receiver [[Hakeem Nicks]], and scored a nine-yard touchdown in the third quarter.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/9/12/2419740/ryan-kerrigan-interception-giants-vs-redskins-reaction | work=dc.sbnation.com | title=Ryan Kerrigan's Interception: Inside The Play That Changed Sunday's Giants Vs. Redskins Game | accessdate=September 12, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2011: New York Giants @ Washington Redskins |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091108/2011/REG1/giants@redskins |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he made three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career sack during their 22–21 victory against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in Week 2. Kerrigan made his first career sack on quarterback [[Kevin Kolb]] for a four-yard loss in the second quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 2-2011: Arizona Cardinals @ Washington Redskins |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091805/2011/REG2/cardinals@redskins |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Kerrigan's performance over the first four games earned him the Defensive Rookie of the Month for September.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/washington-redskins-rookie-ryan-kerrigan-named-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-month/2011/09/29/gIQA5LN16K_blog.html|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=September 29, 2011|accessdate=October 4, 2012|title=Washington Redskins rookie Ryan Kerrigan named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month}}</ref> On November 13, 2011, Kerrigan collected a season-high six combined tackles and had two sacks on quarterback [[Matt Moore (American football)|Matt Moore]] during a 20–9 loss at the [[2011 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>"49ers' Smith, Redskins' Kerrigan are top rookies", Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, November 3, 2011,
==== 2011 ====
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/02/SPOD1LPNTA.DTL</ref> He started in all 16 games in [[2011 NFL season|2011]] and recorded 63 combined tackles (41 solo), 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one interception, and one touchdown.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ryan Kerrigan (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ryankerrigan/2495190/careerstats |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
Kerrigan was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the first round (16th overall) of the [[2011 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth {{USD}}8.72 million, on July 29, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Gary |title=Redskins Sign All 12 Draft Picks Prior to Camp |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-All-12-Draft-Picks-Prior-to-Camp/e54da0dd-e688-4b5a-8fd5-c54dfbf4ff5b |access-date=July 29, 2011 |website=redskins.com |publisher=Washington Redskins |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915023740/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-All-12-Draft-Picks-Prior-to-Camp/e54da0dd-e688-4b5a-8fd5-c54dfbf4ff5b |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=August 7, 2011 |title=A closer look at the Redskins' two biggest rookie contracts |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2011/aug/7/closer-look-redskins-two-biggest-rookie-contracts/ |url-status=dead |access-date=December 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111218130758/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2011/aug/7/closer-look-redskins-two-biggest-rookie-contracts/ |archive-date=December 18, 2011}}</ref>


Kerrigan made his professional regular season and first career start in the Redskins' [[2011 Washington Redskins season|season-opener]] against the [[New York Giants]] and recorded five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a touchdown in their 28–14 victory. Kerrigan intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Eli Manning]], that was originally intended for wide receiver [[Hakeem Nicks]], and scored a nine-yard touchdown in the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Kerrigan's Interception: Inside The Play That Changed Sunday's Giants Vs. Redskins Game |url=http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/9/12/2419740/ryan-kerrigan-interception-giants-vs-redskins-reaction |access-date=September 12, 2011 |website=dc.sbnation.com|date=September 12, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2011: New York Giants @ Washington Redskins |url= https://www.nfl.com/games/giants-at-redskins-2011-reg-1 |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he made three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career sack during their 22–21 victory against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in Week 2. Kerrigan made his first career sack on quarterback [[Kevin Kolb]] for a four-yard loss in the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 2-2011: Arizona Cardinals @ Washington Redskins |url= https://www.nfl.com/games/cardinals-at-redskins-2011-reg-2|access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Kerrigan's performance over the first four games earned him the defensive rookie of the month honor for September.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=September 29, 2011 |title=Washington Redskins rookie Ryan Kerrigan named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/washington-redskins-rookie-ryan-kerrigan-named-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-month/2011/09/29/gIQA5LN16K_blog.html |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> On November 13, 2011, Kerrigan collected a season-high six combined tackles and had two sacks on quarterback [[Matt Moore (American football)|Matt Moore]] during a 20–9 loss at the [[2011 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>"49ers' Smith, Redskins' Kerrigan are top rookies", Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, November 3, 2011, https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/49ers-Smith-Redskins-Kerrigan-are-top-rookies-2324405.php</ref> He started in all 16 games in [[2011 NFL season|2011]] and recorded 63 combined tackles (41 solo), 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one interception, and one touchdown.<ref name="career">{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ryan Kerrigan (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ryankerrigan/2495190/careerstats |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
====2012====
Head coach Mike Shanahan retained Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo as the starting outside linebackers to start the regular season, alongside inside linebackers [[London Fletcher]] and [[Perry Riley]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins 2012 Unofficial Depth Chart Released |url=https://www.hogshaven.com/2012/8/6/3223816/official-redskins-depth-chart-released |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=hogshaven.com |date=August 10, 2012}}</ref>


==== 2012 ====
On October 7, 2012, Kerrigan recorded five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 24–17 loss to the [[2012 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]] in Week 5.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com| url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/44078/ryan-kerrigan-could-save-the-redskins-defense|title=Ryan Kerrigan could save Redskins' defense| first=Dan|last=Graziano|date=October 8, 2012|accessdate=October 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=CSNWashington.com|title=
Grading the Redskins: Good start, rocky finish for defense|url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/grading-redskins-good-start-rocky-finish-defense-0|date=October 9, 2012|accessdate=October 15, 2012}}</ref>
On October 7, 2012, Kerrigan recorded five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 24–17 loss to the [[2012 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]] in Week 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graziano |first=Dan |date=October 8, 2012 |title=Ryan Kerrigan could save Redskins' defense |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/44078/ryan-kerrigan-could-save-the-redskins-defense |access-date=October 15, 2012 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2012 |title=Grading the Redskins: Good start, rocky finish for defense |url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/grading-redskins-good-start-rocky-finish-defense-0 |access-date=October 15, 2012 |website=CSNWashington.com}}</ref>
Kerrigan intercepted a pass by Falcons' quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] and scored a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter. In Week 14 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], he managed to tackle [[Joe Flacco]] and tip his pass to [[Ray Rice]] enough so linebacker [[London Fletcher]] could intercept the ball; preventing the Ravens from scoring and allowing the Redskins to tie the score and eventually win the game in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Win-Thriller-In-Overtime-31-28/17a0ad9a-545e-4f87-b75e-8a33181d8ac9|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=December 9, 2012|title=Redskins Win Thriller In Overtime, 31-28|accessdate=December 10, 2012}}</ref> In Week 16, Kerrigan recorded a season-high five combined tackles and two sacks during a 27–20 victory at the [[2012 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]]. He had two sacks on quarterback [[Nick Foles]] and stripped the ball during one of them which was recovered by cornerback [[Richard Crawford (American football)|Richard Crawford]].<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Victory-Monday-Stats-Pack-Redskins-Eagles/93c79f40-654d-4f4b-bb44-2a0f6c5eeebe|title=Victory Monday Stats Pack: Redskins-Eagles|first=Brian|last=Tinsman|date=December 24, 2012|accessdate=December 31, 2012}}</ref> Kerrigan started all 16 games in [[2012 NFL season|2012]] and recorded 54 combined tackles (42 solo), 8.5 sacks, eight pass deflections, an interception, and a touchdown.<ref name="career"/>
Kerrigan intercepted a pass by Falcons' quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] and scored a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter. In Week 14 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], he managed to tackle [[Joe Flacco]] and tip his pass to [[Ray Rice]] enough so linebacker [[London Fletcher]] could intercept the ball; preventing the Ravens from scoring and allowing the Redskins to tie the score and eventually win the game in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=December 9, 2012 |title=Redskins Win Thriller In Overtime, 31-28 |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-win-thriller-in-overtime-31-28-9045634 |access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=Washington Football Team}}</ref> In Week 16, Kerrigan recorded a season-high five combined tackles and two sacks during a 27–20 victory at the [[2012 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]]. He had two sacks on quarterback [[Nick Foles]] and stripped the ball during one of them which was recovered by cornerback [[Richard Crawford (American football)|Richard Crawford]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=December 24, 2012 |title=Victory Monday Stats Pack: Redskins-Eagles |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/victory-monday-stats-pack-redskins-eagles-9187220 |access-date=November 10, 2021|website=Washington Football Team}}</ref> Kerrigan started all 16 games in [[2012 NFL season|2012]] and recorded 54 combined tackles (42 solo), 8.5 sacks, eight pass deflections, an interception, and a touchdown.<ref name="career" />


The [[2012 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]] finished first in the [[NFC East]] with a 10–6 record and earned a wildcard berth. On January 6, 2013, Kerrigan started his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles during a 24–14 loss to the [[2012 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]] in the NFC Wildcard Game. On January 20, 2013, it was announced that Kerrigan was added to the [[2013 Pro Bowl]] as a replacement for [[Aldon Smith]] who was set to appear in [[Super Bowl XLVII]] with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/01/20/london-fletcher-ryan-kerrigan-will-make-pro-bowl-appearances/|title=London Fletcher, Ryan Kerrigan will make Pro Bowl appearances|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=January 20, 2013|accessdate=January 20, 2013}}</ref>
The [[2012 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] finished first in the [[NFC East]] with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth. On January 6, 2013, Kerrigan started his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles during a 24–14 loss to the [[2012 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]] in the NFC Wildcard Game. On January 20, 2013, it was announced that Kerrigan was added to the [[2013 Pro Bowl]] as a replacement for [[Aldon Smith]] who was set to appear in [[Super Bowl XLVII]] with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=January 20, 2013 |title=London Fletcher, Ryan Kerrigan will make Pro Bowl appearances |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2013/01/20/london-fletcher-ryan-kerrigan-will-make-pro-bowl-appearances/ |access-date=January 20, 2013}}</ref>


====2013====
==== 2013 ====
Defensive coordinator [[Jim Haslett]] retained Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Perry Riley, and London Fletcher as the linebacking corps in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/WAS |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
Defensive coordinator [[Jim Haslett]] retained Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Perry Riley, and London Fletcher as the linebacking corps in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/WAS |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


[[File:Ryan Kerrigan.JPG|thumb|left|175px|Kerrigan with the Redskins in 2013]]
[[File:Ryan Kerrigan.JPG|thumb|left|Kerrigan in 2013]]
He started in the [[2013 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins']] season-opener against the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]] and collected a season-high eight combined tackles and made one sack in their 33–27 loss. The following week, he made five solo tackles and a career-high two sacks on quarterback [[Aaron Rodgers]] in the Redskins' 38–20 loss at the [[2013 Green Bay Packers|Green Bay Packers]] in Week 2. In Week 3, Kerrigan tore his [[lateral meniscus]] in his left knee, but chose to play through the season.<ref>{{cite web|work=CSNWashington.com|url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/kerrigans-knee-pretty-much-100-percent|title=Kerrigan's knee is 'pretty much 100-percent'|date=March 30, 2014|accessdate=March 30, 2014|first=Tarik|last=El-Bashir|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401040312/http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/kerrigans-knee-pretty-much-100-percent|archivedate=April 1, 2014}}</ref> On December 29, 2013, the Washington Redskins fired head coach [[Mike Shanahan]] after they finished the season with a 4-12 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins fire Mike Shanahan after four years as coach [updated |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2013/12/30/redskins-fire-mike-shanahan-and-staff/ |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=WashingtonPost.com |author=Maske, Mike |date=December 30, 2013}}</ref> Kerrigan started in all 16 games and recorded a career-high 66 combined tackles (47 solo), 8.5 sacks, and three pass deflections.<ref name="career"/>
He started in the [[2013 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins']] season-opener against the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]] and collected a season-high eight combined tackles and made one sack in their 33–27 loss. The following week, he made five solo tackles and a career-high two sacks on quarterback [[Aaron Rodgers]] in the Redskins' 38–20 loss at the [[2013 Green Bay Packers|Green Bay Packers]] in Week 2. In Week 3, Kerrigan tore his [[lateral meniscus]] in his left knee, but chose to play through the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=El-Bashir |first=Tarik |date=March 30, 2014 |title=Kerrigan's knee is 'pretty much 100-percent' |url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/kerrigans-knee-pretty-much-100-percent |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401040312/http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/kerrigans-knee-pretty-much-100-percent |archive-date=April 1, 2014 |access-date=March 30, 2014 |website=CSNWashington.com}}</ref> On December 29, 2013, the Washington Redskins fired head coach [[Mike Shanahan]] after they finished the season with a 4–12 record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maske, Mike |date=December 30, 2013 |title=Redskins fire Mike Shanahan after four years as coach [updated |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2013/12/30/redskins-fire-mike-shanahan-and-staff/ |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> Kerrigan started in all 16 games and recorded a career-high 66 combined tackles (47 solo), 8.5 sacks, and three pass deflections.<ref name="career" />


====2014====
==== 2014 ====
On January 2, 2014, Kerrigan underwent [[arthroscopic surgery]] to repair his torn ligament in his knee.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/4515/kerrigan-to-have-minor-surgery-talks-4-3|title=Kerrigan to have minor surgery; talks 4-3|date=January 2, 2014|first=John|last=Keim|accessdate=March 30, 2014}}</ref> On May 2, 2014, the Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option of Kerrigan's rookie contract, which would keep him on roster throughout the 2015 season for $7.03 million.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/05/02/redskins-pick-up-fifth-year-option-on-ryan-kerrigan/|title=Redskins pick up fifth-year option on Ryan Kerrigan|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=May 2, 2014|accessdate=May 4, 2014}}</ref> Head coach [[Jay Gruden]] named Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo the starting outside linebackers to start the regular season, along with inside linebackers [[Keenan Robinson]] and Perry Riley.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/WAS |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
On January 2, 2014, Kerrigan underwent [[arthroscopic surgery]] to repair his torn ligament in his knee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Kerrigan to have minor surgery; talks 4-3 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/4515/kerrigan-to-have-minor-surgery-talks-4-3 |access-date=March 30, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On May 2, 2014, the Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option of Kerrigan's rookie contract, which would keep him on roster throughout the 2015 season for $7.03 million.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=May 2, 2014 |title=Redskins pick up fifth-year option on Ryan Kerrigan |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/05/02/redskins-pick-up-fifth-year-option-on-ryan-kerrigan/ |access-date=May 4, 2014}}</ref> Head coach [[Jay Gruden]] named Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo the starting outside linebackers to start the regular season, along with inside linebackers [[Keenan Robinson]] and Perry Riley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/WAS |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


On September 19, 2014, Kerrigan recorded four solo tackles and had a career-high four sacks on quarterback [[Chad Henne]] during the Redskins' 41–10 victory against the [[2014 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 2.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Jaguars-Monday-Stats-Pack/3695500d-991f-4334-89fa-e21860cf7e0f|title=Redskins-Jaguars Monday Stats Pack|date=September 15, 2014|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> In Week 6, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in a 30–20 loss at the [[2014 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]]. He started in all 16 games in [[2014 NFL season|2014]] and recorded 64 combined tackles (51 solo), a career-high 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and a pass deflection.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Consistency-Is-Key-For-Redskins-Ryan-Kerrigan/efc402ef-1945-4120-ac60-4d2a46899836|title=Consistency Is Key For Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan|date=December 26, 2014|first=Andrew|last=Walker|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> He became the Redskins' sixth all-time franchise sack leader with 38 total sacks.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://blog.redskins.com/2014/12/11/ryan-kerrigan-now-sixth-on-franchises-all-time-sacks-leaderboard/|title=Ryan Kerrigan Now Sixth On Franchise’s All-Time Sacks Leaderboard|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|date=December 11, 2014|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> On December 31, 2014, the Washington Redskins announced the decision to mutually part ways with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jim Haslett to leave Redskins |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12102369/washington-redskins-defensive-coordinator-jim-haslett-mutually-agree-part-ways |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
On September 19, 2014, Kerrigan recorded four solo tackles and had a career-high four sacks on quarterback [[Chad Henne]] during the Redskins' 41–10 victory against the [[2014 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2014 |title=Redskins-Jaguars Monday Stats Pack |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-jaguars-monday-stats-pack-13764768 |access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=Washington Football Team}}</ref> In Week 6, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in a 30–20 loss at the [[2014 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]]. He started in all 16 games in [[2014 NFL season|2014]] and recorded 64 combined tackles (51 solo), a career-high 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and a pass deflection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=December 26, 2014 |title=Consistency Is Key For Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/consistency-is-key-for-redskins-ryan-kerrigan-14660717 |access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=Washington Football Team}}</ref> He became the Redskins' sixth all-time franchise sack leader with 38 total sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czarda |first=Stephen |date=December 11, 2014 |title=Ryan Kerrigan Now Sixth On Franchise's All-Time Sacks Leaderboard |url=http://blog.redskins.com/2014/12/11/ryan-kerrigan-now-sixth-on-franchises-all-time-sacks-leaderboard/ |access-date=January 2, 2015 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> On December 31, 2014, the Washington Redskins announced the decision to mutually part ways with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jim Haslett to leave Redskins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12102369/washington-redskins-defensive-coordinator-jim-haslett-mutually-agree-part-ways |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=ESPN.com|date=December 31, 2014 }}</ref>


====2015====
==== 2015 ====
Kerrigan was named the 78th best player by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2015]].<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Ryan-Kerrigan-Named-To-NFLs-%E2%80%98Top-100%E2%80%99-List/77d4d2a1-b391-4c05-b318-29fed173f311|title=Ryan Kerrigan Named To NFL's ‘Top 100’ List|date=May 20, 2015|first=Andrew |last=Walker|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref> On May 20, 2015, Kerrigan underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/linebacker-ryan-kerrigan-undergoes-arthroscopic-surgery-on-left-knee/2015/05/20/e1ad4b58-ff3c-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html|title=Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan undergoes arthroscopic surgery on left knee|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=May 20, 2015|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>
Kerrigan was named the 78th best player by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2015]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=May 20, 2015 |title=Ryan Kerrigan Named To NFL's 'Top 100' List |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/photos/ryan-kerrigan-named-to-nfl-s-top-100-list-15310783|access-date=November 10, 2015 |website=Washington Football Team}}</ref> On May 20, 2015, Kerrigan underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=May 20, 2015 |title=Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan undergoes arthroscopic surgery on left knee |work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/linebacker-ryan-kerrigan-undergoes-arthroscopic-surgery-on-left-knee/2015/05/20/e1ad4b58-ff3c-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html |access-date=July 29, 2015}}</ref>


On July 29, 2015, the Washington Redskins signed Kerrigan to a five-year, $57.50 million contract extension that includes $23.78 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $16 million.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504702/article/redskins-sign-ryan-kerrigan-to-5year-extension|title=Redskins sign Ryan Kerrigan to 5-year extension|first=Kevin |last=Patra|date=July 29, 2015|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Ryan Kerrigan contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/washington-redskins/ryan-kerrigan-7731/ |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>
On July 29, 2015, the Washington Redskins signed Kerrigan to a five-year, $57.50 million contract extension that includes $23.78 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $16 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=July 29, 2015 |title=Redskins sign Ryan Kerrigan to 5-year extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/_amp/redskins-sign-ryan-kerrigan-to-5-year-extension-0ap3000000504702|access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Ryan Kerrigan contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/washington-redskins/ryan-kerrigan-7731/ |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>


Defensive coordinator [[Joe Barry]] opted to retain the [[3-4 defense]] and named Kerrigan and [[Trent Murphy]] the starting outside linebackers, along with inside linebackers Perry Riley and Keenan Robinson.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/01/2015 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/WAS |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 14, he collected a season-high five combined tackles and made a sack during a 24-21 victory at the [[2015 Chicago Bears|Chicago Bears]]. Kerrigan started in all 16 games for the fifth consecutive season and recorded 42 combined tackles (33 solo), 9.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.<ref name="career"/>
Defensive coordinator [[Joe Barry]] opted to retain the [[3-4 defense]] and named Kerrigan and [[Trent Murphy]] the starting outside linebackers, along with inside linebackers Perry Riley and Keenan Robinson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/01/2015 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/WAS |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 14, he collected a season-high five combined tackles and made a sack during a 24–21 victory at the [[2015 Chicago Bears|Chicago Bears]]. Kerrigan started in all 16 games for the fifth consecutive season and recorded 42 combined tackles (33 solo), 9.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.<ref name="career" />


The [[2015 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]] finished atop of the NFC East with a 9–7 record and earned a playoff berth. On January 10, 2016, he made two combined tackles and a pass deflection during the Redskins' 35–18 loss to the [[2015 Green Bay Packers|Green Bay Packers]] in the NFC Wildcard Game.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ryan Kerrigan (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ryankerrigan/2495190/gamelogs?season=2015 |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
The [[2015 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]] finished atop of the NFC East with a 9–7 record and earned a playoff berth. On January 10, 2016, he made two combined tackles and a pass deflection during the Redskins' 35–18 loss to the [[2015 Green Bay Packers|Green Bay Packers]] in the NFC Wildcard Game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ryan Kerrigan (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ryankerrigan/2495190/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


====2016====
==== 2016 ====
Kerrigan entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Jay Gruden named Kerrigan and [[Preston Smith (linebacker)|Preston Smith]] the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with inside linebackers [[Mason Foster]] and [[Will Compton]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins release first depth chart of 2016 season |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/washington-redskins/Bolt/Redskins-release-first-depth-chart-of-2016-season-47257110/ |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=247sports.com |author=Oakes, James |date=September 6, 2016}}</ref> In the Week 5, Kerrigan reached his 50th career sack by sacking quarterback Joe Flacco towards the end of the second quarter of the Redskins' 16-10 victory at the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]]. On October 16, 2016, he made four combined tackles and made a season-high two sacks on quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] during a 27–20 victory against the [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 6.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2016: Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016101608/2016/REG6/eagles@redskins |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 12, Kerrigan collected a season-high five combined tackles and had one sack during a 31–26 loss at the [[2016 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]]. On December 20, 2016, he was named to the [[2017 Pro Bowl]] roster, which was his second Pro Bowl nomination.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000760503/article/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters|title=NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl rosters|date=December 20, 2016|accessdate=December 21, 2016}}</ref> He started all 16 games in [[2016 NFL season|2016]] and recorded 33 combined tackles (25 solo), 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections.<ref name="career"/> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Kerrigan an overall grade of 82.2, which ranked 10th among all qualifying 3-4 outside linebackers in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ryan Kerrigan close to joining elite class of pass-rushers |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ryan-kerrigan-close-to-joining-elite-class-of-pass-rushers |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
Kerrigan entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Jay Gruden named Kerrigan and [[Preston Smith (linebacker)|Preston Smith]] the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with inside linebackers [[Mason Foster]] and [[Will Compton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oakes, James |date=September 6, 2016 |title=Redskins release first depth chart of 2016 season |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/article/redskins-release-first-depth-chart-of-2016-season-47257110/ |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> In the Week 5, Kerrigan reached his 50th career sack by sacking quarterback Joe Flacco towards the end of the second quarter of the Redskins' 16–10 victory at the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]]. On October 16, 2016, he made four combined tackles and made a season-high two sacks on quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] during a 27–20 victory against the [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2016: Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016101608/2016/REG6/eagles@redskins |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 12, Kerrigan collected a season-high five combined tackles and had one sack during a 31–26 loss at the [[2016 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]]. On December 20, 2016, he was named to the [[2017 Pro Bowl]] roster, which was his second Pro Bowl nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2016 |title=NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters-0ap3000000760503 |access-date=December 21, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games in [[2016 NFL season|2016]] and recorded 33 combined tackles (25 solo), 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections.<ref name="career" /> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Kerrigan an overall grade of 82.2, which ranked 10th among all qualifying 3-4 outside linebackers in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Kerrigan close to joining elite class of pass-rushers |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ryan-kerrigan-close-to-joining-elite-class-of-pass-rushers |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com|date=May 20, 2017 }}</ref>


====2017====
==== 2017 ====
[[File:Ryan Kerrigan sack celebration (cropped).jpg|thumb|Kerrigan celebrating following a [[quarterback sack|sack]] on Eagles quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] in 2017]]
[[File:Ryan Kerrigan sack celebration (cropped).jpg|thumb|Kerrigan in 2017 performing his signature [[quarterback sack|sack]] celebration]]
On January 5, 2017, the Washington Redskins fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins fire Joe Barry, will look for new coordinator to revive defense |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-fire-joe-barry-will-look-for-new-coordinator-to-revive-defense/2017/01/05/e50d302a-d383-11e6-945a-76f69a399dd5_story.html |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> Defensive coordinator [[Greg Manusky]] retained Kerrigan and Preston Smith as the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season in 2017, along with inside linebackers Mason Foster and [[Zach Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/WAS |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
On January 5, 2017, the Washington Redskins fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Redskins fire Joe Barry, will look for new coordinator to revive defense |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-fire-joe-barry-will-look-for-new-coordinator-to-revive-defense/2017/01/05/e50d302a-d383-11e6-945a-76f69a399dd5_story.html |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> Defensive coordinator [[Greg Manusky]] retained Kerrigan and Preston Smith as the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season in 2017, along with inside linebackers Mason Foster and [[Zach Brown]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Washington Redskins Depth Chart: 09/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/WAS |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


He started in the [[2017 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins']] season-opener against the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]] and recorded three combined tackles, half a sack, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 30–17 loss. Kerrigan intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Carson Wentz]], that was initially intended for running back [[Darren Sproles]], and returned it for a 24-yard touchdown in the second quarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100was.htm|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins - September 10th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=October 7, 2017}}</ref> In Week 7, he collected a season-high six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack as the Redskins lost at the Philadelphia Eagles 34–24. On December 19, 2017, Kerrigan was named to his third Pro Bowl.<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters|website=NFL.com|date=December 19, 2017|accessdate=December 26, 2017}}</ref> On December 31, 2017, Kerrigan made two solo tackles and a season-high tying two sacks during an 18–10 loss at the [[2017 New York Giants|New York Giants]]. He started in all 16 games and recorded 46 combined tackles (34 solo), 13 sacks, a pass deflection, an interception, and a touchdown.<ref name="career"/> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Kerrigan an overall grade of 84.2, which ranked 13th among all qualifying edge rushers in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Ryan Kerrigan |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/ryan-kerrigan/6168 |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
He started in the [[2017 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins']] season-opener against the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]] and recorded three combined tackles, half a sack, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 30–17 loss. Kerrigan intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Carson Wentz]], that was initially intended for running back [[Darren Sproles]], and returned it for a 24-yard touchdown in the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100was.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 7, he collected a season-high six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack as the Redskins lost at the Philadelphia Eagles 34–24. On December 19, 2017, Kerrigan was named to his third Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 31, 2017, Kerrigan made two solo tackles and a season-high tying two sacks during an 18–10 loss at the [[2017 New York Giants|New York Giants]]. He started in all 16 games and recorded 46 combined tackles (34 solo), 13 sacks, a pass deflection, an interception, and a touchdown.<ref name="career" /> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Kerrigan an overall grade of 84.2, which ranked 13th among all qualifying edge rushers in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Ryan Kerrigan |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/ryan-kerrigan/6168 |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>


====2018====
==== 2018 ====
In [[2018 Washington Redskins season|2018]], Kerrigan stripped the ball from quarterback [[Dak Prescott]] in the end zone, which was recovered by [[Preston Smith (linebacker)|Preston Smith]] and scoring a defensive touchdown that helped seal the Week 7 win against the [[2018 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite news|work=USAToday.com|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2018/10/21/washington-redskins-show-they-have-winning-formula-sans-style-points/1724861002/|title=What style points? NFC East-leading Redskins win with rugged approach|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=October 21, 2018|accessdate=December 17, 2018}}</ref> Kerrigan recorded two sacks in the Week 15 win over the [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] putting him at second overall on the Washington Redskins all-time sacks list at 82.5 sacks, surpassing former defensive end [[Charles Mann (American football)|Charles Mann]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NBCSports.com|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/ryan-kerrigan-moves-second-redskins-all-time-sacks-list-against-jacksonville|date=December 16, 2018|title=Ryan Kerrigan moves to second on Redskins all-time sacks list against Jacksonville|first=Tyler|last=Byrum|accessdate=January 6, 2019}}</ref> By the end of season, Kerrigan would extend that record to 84.5 sacks.
In [[2018 Washington Redskins season|2018]], Kerrigan stripped the ball from quarterback [[Dak Prescott]] in the end zone, which was recovered by [[Preston Smith (linebacker)|Preston Smith]] and scoring a defensive touchdown that helped seal the Week 7 win against the [[2018 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=October 21, 2018 |title=What style points? NFC East-leading Redskins win with rugged approach |work=USAToday.com |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2018/10/21/washington-redskins-show-they-have-winning-formula-sans-style-points/1724861002/ |access-date=December 17, 2018}}</ref> Kerrigan recorded two sacks in the Week 15 win over the [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] putting him at second overall on the Washington Redskins all-time sacks list at 82.5 sacks, surpassing former defensive end [[Charles Mann (American football)|Charles Mann]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Byrum |first=Tyler |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Ryan Kerrigan moves to second on Redskins all-time sacks list against Jacksonville |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/ryan-kerrigan-moves-second-redskins-all-time-sacks-list-against-jacksonville |access-date=January 6, 2019 |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> By the end of season, Kerrigan extended that record to 84.5 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Kerrigan flexing on way to Redskins sack record |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ryan-kerrigan-flexing-on-way-to-redskins-sack-record-0ap3000001035145 |access-date=September 24, 2020 |website=[[NFL.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


====2019====
==== 2019 ====
[[File:DSC 2504 (48829840618).jpg|thumb|Kerrigan in a 2019 game against the [[New York Giants]].]]
In week 2 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Kerrigan recorded his first sack of the season on [[Dak Prescott]] as the Redskins lost 31-21. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128115 |title=Dak double: Cowboys' Prescott beats Redskins with legs, arm |date=15 September 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref>
In Week 2 against the [[2019 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]], Kerrigan recorded his first sack of the season on [[Dak Prescott]] as the Redskins lost 31–21.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Dak double: Cowboys' Prescott beats Redskins with legs, arm |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128115 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 11 against the [[2019 New York Jets|New York Jets]], Kerrigan sacked [[Sam Darnold]] twice and forced a fumble during the 34–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Sam Darnold throws 4 TD passes, Jets rout Redskins 34-17 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128086 |access-date=November 18, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 12 against the [[2019 Detroit Lions|Detroit Lions]], Kerrigan recorded half a sack on [[Jeff Driskel]] before exiting the game with a concussion. Without Kerrigan, the Redskins won 19–16.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Redskins come back to beat Lions for 2nd win of season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127996 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Kerrigan missed the following game against the [[2019 Carolina Panthers|Carolina Panthers]] due to the concussion he suffered. This was the first game that Kerrigan did not play in during his entire career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2019 |title=Guise, Redskins hold on to beat Panthers 29-21 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128032 |access-date=December 1, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> Though he returned the following week to play against the [[2019 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]], he left the game in third quarter with a calf injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Aaron Jones leads Packers past Washington, 20-15 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127916 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> Kerrigan was place on [[injured reserve]] on December 13, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Redskins Place OLB Ryan Kerrigan On Injured Reserve; Sign TE Caleb Wilson |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-place-ryan-kerrigan-injured-reserve|access-date=November 10, 2021 |website=Washington Football Team}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Redskins place LB Ryan Kerrigan on IR with calf injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28291034/redskins-place-lb-ryan-kerrigan-ir-calf-injury |access-date=December 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


===Career statistics===
==== 2020 ====
Kerrigan switched to [[defensive end]] after Washington defensive coordinator [[Jack Del Rio]] implemented a [[4–3 defense]]. In the season opening game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kerrigan surpassed [[Dexter Manley]] as Washington's all-time leader in sacks after a two sack performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadeaux |first=Ethan |title=Ryan Kerrigan breaks Dexter Manley's franchise sack record |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ryan-kerrigan-breaks-dexter-manleys-175248213.html |access-date=September 13, 2020 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> He also recovered a fumble and was named NFC defensive player of the week following the game, the first of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |title=Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson among Week 1 Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-week-1-players-of-the-week |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the year with 5.5 sacks, giving him 95.5 in his career with Washington.
====Regular season====

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
===Philadelphia Eagles===
Kerrigan signed a one-year contract with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on May 17, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McManus |first1=Tim |title=Washington Football Team's all-time sacks leader Ryan Kerrigan joins Philadelphia Eagles |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31460990/washington-football-team-all-sacks-leader-ryan-kerrigan-joins-philadelphia-eagles |website=ESPN |date=May 17, 2021 |access-date=May 17, 2021}}</ref> He had a limited role with the team, playing as a reserve before starting the final two games of the season. He was placed on the COVID list in December and was activated a week later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eagles place DE Ryan Kerrigan on the Reserve/COVID-19 list; elevate DE Cameron Malveaux as a COVID-19 replacement |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-place-ryan-kerrigan-on-the-reserve-covid-19-list |author= McPherson, Chris |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=December 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Eagles activate 4 players from the Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-activate-4-players-from-the-reserve-covid-19-list |author= McPherson, Chris |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=December 29, 2021}}</ref> In the team's Wild Card game against the Buccaneers, he recorded two tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

==Coaching career==
Kerrigan announced his retirement as a player on July 29, 2022, signing a one-day contract with Washington to retire with the franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Patra|first=Kevin|title=Ryan Kerrigan, Washington's all-time sacks leader, retires after 11 seasons in NFL|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ryan-kerrigan-retires-washington-eagles-11-seasons|work=NFL.com|date=July 29, 2022|access-date=July 29, 2022}}</ref> He rejoined Washington as a coaching intern during training camp before being officially named their assistant defensive line coach on September 5, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Commanders hire four-time Pro Bowler Ryan Kerrigan as assistant defensive line coach |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-hire-four-time-pro-bowler-ryan-kerrigan-as-assistant-defensive-line-c|last=Shook|first=Nick|website=NFL.com|date=September 5, 2022}}</ref> Shortly before the announcement, Kerrigan was also inducted into Washington's Greatest Players list.<ref>{{cite web|work=Commanders.com|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-announce-inductees-to-greatest-players-list|title=Commanders announce inductees to 'Greatest Players' list|date=September 1, 2022|accessdate=September 2, 2022|first=Zach|last=Selby}}</ref> On February 12, 2024, Kerrigan was promoted to the assistant linebackers coach and pass rush specialist by the Commanders' new head coach [[Dan Quinn (American football)|Dan Quinn]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Ryan Kerrigan to return to the Commanders in 2024 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ryan-kerrigan-return-commanders-2024-190028271.html |access-date=February 13, 2024 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-commanders-announce-coaching-staff-2024|title=Washington Commanders announce coaching staff|work=Commanders.com|author=Washington Commanders Public Relations|date=February 15, 2024|accessdate=February 15, 2024}}</ref>

==NFL statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
! rowspan="2" | Year
| Led the league
! rowspan="2" | Team
! colspan="2" | Games
! colspan="5" | Tackles
! colspan="6" | Interceptions
! colspan="2" | Fumbles
|-
|-
| '''Bold'''
! GP !! GS
| Career high
! Comb !! Total !! Ast !! Sck !! SFTY
|}
! PDef !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD

! FF !! FR
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! PD !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FF !! FR
|-
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 64 || 42 || '''22''' || 7.5 || 4 || '''1''' || 9 || 9 || 9T || '''1''' || 4 || 0
|| 16 || 16
|| 63 || 41 || 22 || 7.5 || 0
|| 4 || 1 || 9 || 9.0 || 9T || 1
|| 4 || --
|-
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 54 || 42 || 12 || 8.5 || '''8''' || '''1''' || '''28''' || '''28''' || '''28T''' || '''1''' || 2 || '''1'''
|| 16 || 16
|| 54 || 42 || 12 || 8.5 || 0
|| 8 || 1 || 28 || 28.0 || 28T || 1
|| 2 || 1
|-
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || '''66''' || 47 || 19 || 8.5 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 4 || 0
|| 16 || 16
|| 66 || 47 || 19 || 8.5 || --
|| 3 || -- || -- || 0.0 || -- || --
|| 4 || --
|-
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 64 || '''51''' || 13 || '''13.5''' || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| '''5''' || '''1'''
|| 16 || 16
|| 64 || 51 || 13 || 13.5 || --
|| 1 || -- || -- || 0.0 || -- || --
|| 5 || 1
|-
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 42 || 33 || 9 || 9.5 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 2 || 0
|| 16 || 16
|| 42 || 33 || 9 || 9.5 || --
|| 3 || -- || -- || 0.0 || -- || --
|| 2 || --
|-
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 33 || 26 || 7 || 11 || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 2 || 0
|| 16 || 16
|| 33 || 25 || 8 || 11.0 || --
|| 2 || -- || -- || 0.0 || -- || --
|| 2 || --
|-
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 46 || 34 || 12 || 13 || 1 || '''1''' || 24 || 24 || 24T || '''1''' || 3 || 0
|| 16 || 16
|| 46 || 34 || 12 || 13.0 || 0
|| 1 || 1 || 24 || 24.0 || 24T || 1
|| 3 || --
|-
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 16 || 16 || 43 || 30 || 13 || 13 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 3 || '''1'''
|| 16 || 16
|| 43 || 30 || 13 || 13.0 || --
|| 1 || -- || -- || 0.0 || -- || --
|| 3 || --
|-
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
! colspan="2" | Career
| 12 || 12 || 25 || 16 || 9 || 5.5 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 0
! 128 !! 128
|-
! 411 !! 303 !! 108 !! 84.5 !! 0
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Washington Football Team season|WAS]]
! 23 !! 3 !! 61 !! 20.3 !! 28 !! 3
| 16 || 1 || 17 || 9 || 8 || 5.5 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || '''1'''
! 25 !!
|-

! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Ryan Kerrigan Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13973/ryan-kerrigan|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref>
| 16 || 2 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 172 !! 143 !! 457 !! 333 !! 124 !! 95.5 !! 25 !! 3 !! 61 !! 20.3 !! 28 !! 3 !! 26 !! 4
|}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kerrigan's father, Brendan, played football at [[Ball State University|Ball State]]. His brother, Kyle, was a member of the [[DePauw University]] swim team. Kerrigan has a severe loss of hearing in his left ear, which was caused by an ear infection he suffered at the age of eight.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/ryan-kerrigan-talks-of-hearing-loss-in-left-ear/2011/05/25/AGDofEBH_blog.html |work=The Washington Post |first=Cindy |last=Boren |title=Stats, scores and schedules |date=May 25, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/25/hearing-loss-doesnt-hinder-ryan-kerrigan/|title=Hearing loss doesn’t hinder Ryan Kerrigan|date=May 25, 2011|publisher=}}</ref>
Kerrigan's father, Brendan, played football at [[Ball State]]. His brother, Kyle, was a member of the [[DePauw University]] swim team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyle Kerrigan - 2009-10 - Men's Swimming and Diving |url=https://depauwtigers.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/kyle-kerrigan/7271 |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=DePauw University |language=en}}</ref> Kerrigan has two sisters, Kristina and Kaitlin, who played collegiate volleyball for the [[University of Indianapolis]] and [[Grace College]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaitlin Kerrigan - Women's Volleyball |url=https://gclancers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kaitlin-kerrigan/1167 |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=Grace College Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kristina Kerrigan - Women's Volleyball |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kristina-kerrigan/3370 |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=UIndy Athletics |language=en}}</ref> Kerrigan has a severe loss of hearing in his left ear, which was caused by an ear infection he suffered at the age of eight.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Boren |first=Cindy |date=May 25, 2011 |title=Ryan Kerrigan talks of hearing loss in left ear |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/ryan-kerrigan-talks-of-hearing-loss-in-left-ear/2011/05/25/AGDofEBH_blog.html |access-date=September 24, 2020 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2011 |title=Hearing loss doesn't hinder Ryan Kerrigan |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/25/hearing-loss-doesnt-hinder-ryan-kerrigan/ |access-date=September 24, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> Kerrigan and his wife, Jessica, have two daughters, Lincoln Georgie and Hayes Frankie.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/football-team/ryan-kerrigan-wife-jessica-announce-birth-second-daughter|title=Ryan Kerrigan, wife Jessica announce birth of second daughter|date=October 5, 2020|accessdate=August 4, 2022|first=Kevin|last=Brown}}</ref>


Kerrigan created a charitable foundation in 2013 to serve children in his community.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ryan Kerrigan's Blitz For The Better {{!}} A Prolanthropy-Managed Organization|url = http://www.ryankerrigan.org/|website = www.ryankerrigan.org|access-date = February 12, 2016}}</ref> Kerrigan has appeared in several local car dealership commercials with fellow [[Washington Redskins]] teammates [[Josh Norman (cornerback)|Josh Norman]] and [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/05/23/kirk-cousins-ryan-kerrigan-and-josh-norman-join-the-easterns-motors-fraternity/|title=Kirk Cousins, Ryan Kerrigan and Josh Norman join the Easterns Motors fraternity|website=Washington Post|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Meet-Your-New-Eastern-Motors-Redskins-Reps/c28c83d8-61e6-412f-9320-dadf00c63ca5|title=Meet Your New Eastern Motors Redskins Reps|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> He appeared as [[NASA]] technician Garber in ''[[Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!]]''<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/07/23/ryan-kerrigan-gets-his-chance-to-save-the-world-in-sharknado-3/ Allen, Scott. "Ryan Kerrigan gets his chance to save the world in 'Sharknado 3,'" ''The Washington Post'', Thursday, July 23, 2015.]</ref>
Kerrigan created a charitable foundation in 2013 to serve children in his community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Kerrigan's Blitz For The Better {{!}} A Prolanthropy-Managed Organization |url=http://www.ryankerrigan.org/ |access-date=February 12, 2016 |website=www.ryankerrigan.org}}</ref> He has appeared in several local car dealership commercials.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Allen |first=Scott |date=May 23, 2016 |title=Kirk Cousins, Ryan Kerrigan and Josh Norman join the Easterns Motors fraternity |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/05/23/kirk-cousins-ryan-kerrigan-and-josh-norman-join-the-easterns-motors-fraternity/ |access-date=January 30, 2017 |newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Meet Your New Eastern Motors Redskins Reps |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/meet-your-new-eastern-motors-redskins-reps-17171882 |access-date=November 10, 2021|website=Washington Football Team}}</ref> Kerrigan appeared as [[NASA]] technician Garber in ''[[Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!]]''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Allen |first=Scott |title=Ryan Kerrigan gets his chance to save the world in 'Sharknado 3' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/07/23/ryan-kerrigan-gets-his-chance-to-save-the-world-in-sharknado-3/ |access-date=September 24, 2020 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2023.<ref name="x500">{{cite web | last=Ledman | first=Andrew | title=Ryan Kerrigan and Curtis Painter Inducted into Indiana Football Hall of Fame | website=Hammer and Rails | date=2023-06-27 | url=https://www.hammerandrails.com/2023/6/27/23776356/ryan-kerrigan-and-curtis-painter-inducted-into-indiana-football-hall-of-fame | access-date=2024-10-29}}</ref>


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Ryan Kerrigan
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Kerrigan with Washington in 2021
Washington Commanders
Position:Assistant linebackers coach/pass rush specialist
Personal information
Born: (1988-08-16) August 16, 1988 (age 36)
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Muncie Central
College:Purdue (2007–2010)
NFL draft:2011 / round: 1 / pick: 16
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:457
Sacks:95.5
Forced fumbles:26
Fumble recoveries:4
Pass deflections:25
Interceptions:3
Interception yards:61
Defensive touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Patrick Ryan Kerrigan (born August 16, 1988) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the assistant linebackers and pass rush specialist coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, earning unanimous All-American honors as a senior before being selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Kerrigan played the majority of his 11-year career as an outside linebacker in the 3–4 defense, where he is the all-time NFL leader in consecutive starts by a left outside linebacker. He is also Washington's all-time leader in sacks with 95.5, and forced fumbles (26). Kerrigan played the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring and rejoining Washington as an assistant coach in 2022.

Early life

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Kerrigan was born on August 16, 1988, in Muncie, Indiana. He attended Muncie Central High School, where he played defensive end and tight end for the Muncie Bearcats high school football team. As a senior, he was an all-state selection after recording 90 tackles and 19 sacks as a defensive end. As a tight end, he had 40 receptions for 789 yards and six touchdowns. A three-star recruit, Kerrigan committed to Purdue over offers from Ball State, Cincinnati, Indiana, and Northern Illinois.[1]

College career

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Kerrigan attended Purdue University, where he played for the Purdue Boilermakers football team from 2007 to 2010. As a freshman in 2007, Kerrigan appeared in 12 games recording 18 tackles and a sack. As a sophomore in 2008 he started 11 of 12 games and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection after recording 56 tackles, seven sacks and an interception. As a junior in 2009 he was a second team All-American by Rivals.com and a first team All-Big Ten selection. He finished the season with 66 tackles and 12 sacks. Kerrigan was also awarded Purdue's "Pit Bull Award" in 2009, which was given to the player that exemplified and displayed tenacity and tough play.

After forcing two fumbles against Michigan, Kerrigan became the Big Ten's all-time leader in forced fumbles; his total of 12 forced fumbles set the since-broken Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) career record.[2] Following his 2010 season, he was recognized as a unanimous All-American, honored as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and won the Bill Willis Trophy.[3]

Professional playing career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		267 lb
(121 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.71 s 1.61 s 2.72 s 4.39 s 7.18 s 33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		 31 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4]

Washington Redskins / Football Team

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2011

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Kerrigan was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round (16th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth US$8.72 million, on July 29, 2011.[6][7]

Kerrigan made his professional regular season and first career start in the Redskins' season-opener against the New York Giants and recorded five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a touchdown in their 28–14 victory. Kerrigan intercepted a pass by quarterback Eli Manning, that was originally intended for wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, and scored a nine-yard touchdown in the third quarter.[8][9] The following week, he made three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career sack during their 22–21 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. Kerrigan made his first career sack on quarterback Kevin Kolb for a four-yard loss in the second quarter.[10] Kerrigan's performance over the first four games earned him the defensive rookie of the month honor for September.[11] On November 13, 2011, Kerrigan collected a season-high six combined tackles and had two sacks on quarterback Matt Moore during a 20–9 loss at the Miami Dolphins.[12] He started in all 16 games in 2011 and recorded 63 combined tackles (41 solo), 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one interception, and one touchdown.[13]

2012

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On October 7, 2012, Kerrigan recorded five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 24–17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5.[14][15] Kerrigan intercepted a pass by Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan and scored a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter. In Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, he managed to tackle Joe Flacco and tip his pass to Ray Rice enough so linebacker London Fletcher could intercept the ball; preventing the Ravens from scoring and allowing the Redskins to tie the score and eventually win the game in overtime.[16] In Week 16, Kerrigan recorded a season-high five combined tackles and two sacks during a 27–20 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles. He had two sacks on quarterback Nick Foles and stripped the ball during one of them which was recovered by cornerback Richard Crawford.[17] Kerrigan started all 16 games in 2012 and recorded 54 combined tackles (42 solo), 8.5 sacks, eight pass deflections, an interception, and a touchdown.[13]

The Washington Redskins finished first in the NFC East with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth. On January 6, 2013, Kerrigan started his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles during a 24–14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wildcard Game. On January 20, 2013, it was announced that Kerrigan was added to the 2013 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Aldon Smith who was set to appear in Super Bowl XLVII with the San Francisco 49ers.[18]

2013

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Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett retained Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Perry Riley, and London Fletcher as the linebacking corps in 2013.[19]

Kerrigan in 2013

He started in the Washington Redskins' season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and collected a season-high eight combined tackles and made one sack in their 33–27 loss. The following week, he made five solo tackles and a career-high two sacks on quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the Redskins' 38–20 loss at the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. In Week 3, Kerrigan tore his lateral meniscus in his left knee, but chose to play through the season.[20] On December 29, 2013, the Washington Redskins fired head coach Mike Shanahan after they finished the season with a 4–12 record.[21] Kerrigan started in all 16 games and recorded a career-high 66 combined tackles (47 solo), 8.5 sacks, and three pass deflections.[13]

2014

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On January 2, 2014, Kerrigan underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair his torn ligament in his knee.[22] On May 2, 2014, the Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option of Kerrigan's rookie contract, which would keep him on roster throughout the 2015 season for $7.03 million.[23] Head coach Jay Gruden named Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo the starting outside linebackers to start the regular season, along with inside linebackers Keenan Robinson and Perry Riley.[24]

On September 19, 2014, Kerrigan recorded four solo tackles and had a career-high four sacks on quarterback Chad Henne during the Redskins' 41–10 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.[25] In Week 6, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in a 30–20 loss at the Arizona Cardinals. He started in all 16 games in 2014 and recorded 64 combined tackles (51 solo), a career-high 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and a pass deflection.[26] He became the Redskins' sixth all-time franchise sack leader with 38 total sacks.[27] On December 31, 2014, the Washington Redskins announced the decision to mutually part ways with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett.[28]

2015

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Kerrigan was named the 78th best player by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.[29] On May 20, 2015, Kerrigan underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.[30]

On July 29, 2015, the Washington Redskins signed Kerrigan to a five-year, $57.50 million contract extension that includes $23.78 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $16 million.[31][32]

Defensive coordinator Joe Barry opted to retain the 3-4 defense and named Kerrigan and Trent Murphy the starting outside linebackers, along with inside linebackers Perry Riley and Keenan Robinson.[33] In Week 14, he collected a season-high five combined tackles and made a sack during a 24–21 victory at the Chicago Bears. Kerrigan started in all 16 games for the fifth consecutive season and recorded 42 combined tackles (33 solo), 9.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.[13]

The Washington Redskins finished atop of the NFC East with a 9–7 record and earned a playoff berth. On January 10, 2016, he made two combined tackles and a pass deflection during the Redskins' 35–18 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wildcard Game.[34]

2016

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Kerrigan entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Jay Gruden named Kerrigan and Preston Smith the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with inside linebackers Mason Foster and Will Compton.[35] In the Week 5, Kerrigan reached his 50th career sack by sacking quarterback Joe Flacco towards the end of the second quarter of the Redskins' 16–10 victory at the Baltimore Ravens. On October 16, 2016, he made four combined tackles and made a season-high two sacks on quarterback Carson Wentz during a 27–20 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6.[36] In Week 12, Kerrigan collected a season-high five combined tackles and had one sack during a 31–26 loss at the Dallas Cowboys. On December 20, 2016, he was named to the 2017 Pro Bowl roster, which was his second Pro Bowl nomination.[37] He started all 16 games in 2016 and recorded 33 combined tackles (25 solo), 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections.[13] Pro Football Focus gave Kerrigan an overall grade of 82.2, which ranked 10th among all qualifying 3-4 outside linebackers in 2016.[38]

2017

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Kerrigan in 2017 performing his signature sack celebration

On January 5, 2017, the Washington Redskins fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry.[39] Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky retained Kerrigan and Preston Smith as the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season in 2017, along with inside linebackers Mason Foster and Zach Brown.[40]

He started in the Washington Redskins' season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded three combined tackles, half a sack, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 30–17 loss. Kerrigan intercepted a pass by quarterback Carson Wentz, that was initially intended for running back Darren Sproles, and returned it for a 24-yard touchdown in the second quarter.[41] In Week 7, he collected a season-high six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack as the Redskins lost at the Philadelphia Eagles 34–24. On December 19, 2017, Kerrigan was named to his third Pro Bowl.[42] On December 31, 2017, Kerrigan made two solo tackles and a season-high tying two sacks during an 18–10 loss at the New York Giants. He started in all 16 games and recorded 46 combined tackles (34 solo), 13 sacks, a pass deflection, an interception, and a touchdown.[13] Pro Football Focus gave Kerrigan an overall grade of 84.2, which ranked 13th among all qualifying edge rushers in 2017.[43]

2018

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In 2018, Kerrigan stripped the ball from quarterback Dak Prescott in the end zone, which was recovered by Preston Smith and scoring a defensive touchdown that helped seal the Week 7 win against the Dallas Cowboys.[44] Kerrigan recorded two sacks in the Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars putting him at second overall on the Washington Redskins all-time sacks list at 82.5 sacks, surpassing former defensive end Charles Mann.[45] By the end of season, Kerrigan extended that record to 84.5 sacks.[46]

2019

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Kerrigan in a 2019 game against the New York Giants.

In Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, Kerrigan recorded his first sack of the season on Dak Prescott as the Redskins lost 31–21.[47] In Week 11 against the New York Jets, Kerrigan sacked Sam Darnold twice and forced a fumble during the 34–17 loss.[48] In Week 12 against the Detroit Lions, Kerrigan recorded half a sack on Jeff Driskel before exiting the game with a concussion. Without Kerrigan, the Redskins won 19–16.[49] Kerrigan missed the following game against the Carolina Panthers due to the concussion he suffered. This was the first game that Kerrigan did not play in during his entire career.[50] Though he returned the following week to play against the Green Bay Packers, he left the game in third quarter with a calf injury.[51] Kerrigan was place on injured reserve on December 13, 2019.[52][53]

2020

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Kerrigan switched to defensive end after Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio implemented a 4–3 defense. In the season opening game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kerrigan surpassed Dexter Manley as Washington's all-time leader in sacks after a two sack performance.[54] He also recovered a fumble and was named NFC defensive player of the week following the game, the first of his career.[55] He finished the year with 5.5 sacks, giving him 95.5 in his career with Washington.

Philadelphia Eagles

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Kerrigan signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on May 17, 2021.[56] He had a limited role with the team, playing as a reserve before starting the final two games of the season. He was placed on the COVID list in December and was activated a week later.[57][58] In the team's Wild Card game against the Buccaneers, he recorded two tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

Coaching career

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Kerrigan announced his retirement as a player on July 29, 2022, signing a one-day contract with Washington to retire with the franchise.[59] He rejoined Washington as a coaching intern during training camp before being officially named their assistant defensive line coach on September 5, 2022.[60] Shortly before the announcement, Kerrigan was also inducted into Washington's Greatest Players list.[61] On February 12, 2024, Kerrigan was promoted to the assistant linebackers coach and pass rush specialist by the Commanders' new head coach Dan Quinn.[62][63]

NFL statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
2011 WAS 16 16 64 42 22 7.5 4 1 9 9 9T 1 4 0
2012 WAS 16 16 54 42 12 8.5 8 1 28 28 28T 1 2 1
2013 WAS 16 16 66 47 19 8.5 3 — — — — — 4 0
2014 WAS 16 16 64 51 13 13.5 1 — — — — — 5 1
2015 WAS 16 16 42 33 9 9.5 3 — — — — — 2 0
2016 WAS 16 16 33 26 7 11 2 — — — — — 2 0
2017 WAS 16 16 46 34 12 13 1 1 24 24 24T 1 3 0
2018 WAS 16 16 43 30 13 13 1 — — — — — 3 1
2019 WAS 12 12 25 16 9 5.5 1 — — — — — 1 0
2020 WAS 16 1 17 9 8 5.5 1 — — — — — 0 1
2021 PHI 16 2 3 3 0 0 0 — — — — — 0 0
Career 172 143 457 333 124 95.5 25 3 61 20.3 28 3 26 4

Personal life

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Kerrigan's father, Brendan, played football at Ball State. His brother, Kyle, was a member of the DePauw University swim team.[64] Kerrigan has two sisters, Kristina and Kaitlin, who played collegiate volleyball for the University of Indianapolis and Grace College, respectively.[65][66] Kerrigan has a severe loss of hearing in his left ear, which was caused by an ear infection he suffered at the age of eight.[67][68] Kerrigan and his wife, Jessica, have two daughters, Lincoln Georgie and Hayes Frankie.[69]

Kerrigan created a charitable foundation in 2013 to serve children in his community.[70] He has appeared in several local car dealership commercials.[71][72] Kerrigan appeared as NASA technician Garber in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No![73] He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2023.[74]

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