Jon William Embree is an American football coach and former player who is the Assistant Head coach & tight ends coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).

Born on October 15, 1965 (age 56 years), in Los Angeles, California, in the  United States of America  Jon began his high school education at Cherry Creek; (Greenwood Village, Colorado).

Jon after graduating from Cherry Creek high school furthered his education to college at the University of Colorado where he played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes football.

Jon has coached some notable players like Christian Fauria, Matt Lepsis, Daniel Graham (2001 John Mackey Award Winner), Marcedes Lewis, Tony Gonzalez, Chris Cooley, Jordan Cameron, as well as  George Kittle.

Career History

As a player:
  • Los Angeles Rams (1987–1988)
  • Seattle Seahawks (1989)*
  • Denver Broncos (1990)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Colorado (1991)
    Volunteer coach
  • Douglas County HS (1992)
    Wide receivers coach & tight ends coach
  • Colorado (1993–1994)
    Tight ends
  • Colorado (1995–1998)
    Defensive ends
  • Colorado (1999–2000)
    Tight ends
  • Colorado (2001–2002)
    Wide receivers coach & kicking coach
  • UCLA (2003)
    Assistant head coach & wide receivers coach
  • UCLA (2004–2005)
    Assistant head coach & tight ends coach
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2006–2008)
    Tight ends coach
  • Washington Redskins (2010)
    Tight ends coach
  • Colorado (2011–2012)
    Head coach
  • Cleveland Browns (2013)
    Tight ends coach
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–2016)
    Tight ends coach
  • San Francisco 49ers (2017–2021)
    Assistant head coach & tight ends coach
  • Miami Dolphins (2022–present)
    Assistant head coach & tight ends coach

How Much Does Jon Embree Earn?

Embree signed a five-year contract in 2011 starting at $725,000 annually plus incentives. The guaranteed portion was $250,000 base, $200,000 media, $200,000 sponsorship, and $75,000 for football camps

. Bonuses were for team development (on and off-field) and team performance. Had he been terminated in 2011, Embree would have been paid $750,000.

The contract stated he was to be paid $500,000 for being fired in 2012. Had he been terminated in 2013, he would have been paid $250,000. CU was to give no money if he had been fired in 2014 or 2015

What Is Jon Embree Current Salary?

Jon Embree’s current salary is not known as his current salary with the Miami Dolphin as an Assistant Head Coach as well as tight ends coach is still under review.