Aden Durde (born July 10, 1979) is a former

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, and is currently the defensive line coach of the

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. He is also known for being an integral part of the International Player Pathway program.

Professional career

Born in

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, England, Durde began his football career in the United Kingdom with the

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and played for the Scottish Claymores (2003–2004). After leaving the

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, he played for the Hamburg Sea Devils (2005–2007).

Coaching career

On April 11, 2018, the Atlanta Falcons added Durde as their new defensive

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. He previously served as the head of football development at NFLUK, where he helped guide the International Player Pathway program. He also served as the defensive coordinator of the London Warriors for six seasons.

Dallas Cowboys

On January 20, 2021, the

hired Durde as their new

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, reuniting him with current Cowboys

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Dan Quinn, with whom he previously worked for on the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff, where Quinn served as the

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References

{{Reflist {{NFL defensive line coach navbox {{DEFAULTSORT:Durde, Aden 1979 births Living people American football linebackers Atlanta Falcons coaches British American Football League players Carolina Panthers players English players of American football Hamburg Sea Devils players Kansas City Chiefs players People from Enfield, London Scottish Claymores players Dallas Cowboys coaches Expatriate players of American football English expatriate sportspeople in Germany Sportspeople from London