Wade Wilson (Coach) Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Cause of Death, Children, Dallas Cowboys

Wade Wilson Biography

Wade Wilson ( Charles Wade Wilson) was an American football coach and former quarterback born on 1st February 1959 in Greenville, Texas and died on 1st February 2019. He is a former assistant coach for Dallas Cowboys who as a player played 17 seasons in the NFL. Wilson molded Tony Romo from an undrafted free agent to a record-setting QB

In 1981 Wade was drafted in the eighth round out of East Texas State University (Texas A&M University-Commerce). He spent 19 years playing NFL. The first 1 years he spent with the Minnesota Vikings, leading the team to the NFC Championship Game in 1987. He made the Pro Bowl the following season after throwing for a career-high 2,746 yards and 15 touchdowns. Wilson later played for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders.

In 2000 Wade joined Cowboys as their quarter coach serving for three seasons and later joined the Chicago Bears from 2004-06 before returning in 2007 to the Cowboys. He was replaced by Kellen Moore at the end of the 2017 campaign.

While Wade was an assistant coach for the Cowboys Tony Romo became the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards (34,183) and touchdowns (248).

Wade Wilson Age

Wade was born on 1st February 1959, he died on his 60th birthday.

Wade Wilson Wife

Wade’s wife is unknown it’s not clear whether he is married or not.

Wade Wilson Children

Wade has four children; Travis Wade, Hayden, and twins Coleton and Sophie.

Wade Wilson Career as a Player

Wade Wilson Minnesota Vikings

During the 1981 NFL Draft Wade was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the eighth round (210th overall). He played mostly as the backup to quarterback Tommy Kramer until 1987. He had a Pro Bowl season, completing 204 of 332 for 2,746 yards, 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

In 1990 and 1991 he shared the quarterback starting position with Rich Gannon. He was released from Vikings on 8th July 1992 finishing his career with 1,391 passes on 2,428 attempts for 17,283 yards, 99 touchdowns and 102 interceptions.

Wade Wilson Atlanta Falcons

Wilson was signed by Atlanta Falcons as a free agent on 13th July 1992. He appeared in 9 games and started the last three in place of an injured Chris Miller, while completing 80 of 114 for 1,1040 yards, 13 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

Wade Wilson New Orleans Saints

Wilson signed with the New Orleans Saints on 12th April 1993. He directed the Saints to a 5-0 winning streak, the team only won three more games to finish at 8-8, which would be Wilson’s last season as a starter. On 17th March 1994 he was waived but was later re-signed and appeared in 4 games.

Wade Wilson Dallas Cowboys

Wade was signed by Dallas Cowboys on 22nd May 1995 to the backup quarterback to Troy Aikman. He was part of the Super Bowl XXX winning team. During his three seasons with Cowboys,
he only started one gain, when the team played its backups in the 1996 season finale against the Washington Redskins, a 10-37 loss.

In 2000 Wade became the quarterback coach until 2002. He later signed with Chicago Bears quarterback coach from 2004 until 2006, He resigned to Cowboys on 22nd February 2007.

Wade was suspended for five games and fined $ 100000 on 1st September 2007 for purchasing and using performance-enhancing drugs. He claimed that the said drug (HGH) was used to help his problem with diabetes.

Wade Wilson Death

Wade died on 1st February 2019 in his home in Coppell, Texas. His death was announced by Cowboys via Clarence Hill Jr.

RIP to former Cowboys quarterback coach Wade Wilson. So sad pic.twitter.com/EwQO252PCG

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 1, 2019

Jerry Jones later released a statement after the death of Wade saying:  “Wade was a cherished and valued member of our organization as a player, a coach and a wonderful friend. His contributions began as a member of a Super Bowl winning team and carried on through to helping guide the development and growth of both Tony Romo and Dak Prescott.

This is a sad day for all members of the Cowboys family as we have lost a truly great man. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones and all of the lives that he touched with his warm demeanor and his caring persona. Wade Wilson will be missed greatly—and never forgotten.”

Jason Garret, Cowboy Dallas coach, also released a statement saying: ” We are so sad to hear the news of the passing of Wade Wilson.

Wade was a great teammate, a fantastic coach and a dear friend to so many in our organization and throughout the NFL for over 35 years. I am forever grateful for his friendship.

He had such a positive impact on me as a player, as a coach and as a person during our time together. He was smart, funny, and had an incredible way of bringing out the best in everybody. He had a selfless attitude and always put the team first. I feel so fortunate to be among the many whose lives were made better by Wade Wilson.

We love him and will miss him very much. Our most sincere condolences go out to Sherry, Travis, Hayden, Sophie, Cole, Kathy and his entire family.”

Wade Wilson Cause of Death

Wade’s cause of death is not yet public but his former Vikings teammate, quarterback Sean Salisbury, tweeted that Wilson died of a heart attack.

I’m Devastated to hear my former teammate and dear friend Wade Wilson died of a heart attack today on his 60th Birthday. Wade was one of the best people and funniest guys I’ve ever met! RIP my friend, we had some memorable times. God Bless You!

— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) February 1, 2019