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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1946 Taylorville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1965–1967 | Northwestern |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1973–1976 | Purdue (assistant) |
| 1977 | Illinois (DB) |
| 1978–1980 | Northwestern |
| 1981 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (assistant) |
| 1982–1983 | Baltimore Colts (LB) |
| 1984 | Indianapolis Colts (DC/LB) |
| 1985–1990 | Indianapolis Colts (LB) |
| 1991 | Indianapolis Colts (DC/LB/Interim HC) |
| 1992–1993 | Indianapolis Colts (DC) |
| 1994 | Cleveland Browns (DB) |
| 1995 | Cleveland Browns (DC) |
| 1996 | New Orleans Saints (LB/Interim HC) |
| 1997 | New Orleans Saints (Ast. HC/LB) |
| 1998 | New Orleans Saints (Ast. HC/DB) |
| 1999 | New Orleans Saints (Ast. HC/LB) |
| 2000–2001 | New Orleans Saints (Ast. HC/DB) |
| 2002–2005 | New Orleans Saints (DC) |
| 2006–2007 | St. Louis Rams (Ast. HC/LB) |
| 2008 | St. Louis Rams (Ast. HC/LB/DC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–31–1 (college) 2–17 (NFL) |
Rick Venturi (born February 23, 1946) is a former American football player, coach, and current broadcaster. He served as the head coach at Northwestern University and as longtime National Football League (NFL) assistant coach known for his defense.