MADISON, Wisconsin — Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio resigned Monday. Wisconsin’s coaching staff After he was arrested near campus last week for driving while intoxicated.

Del Rio, former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders He joined Wisconsin’s staff. in August as a senior advisor to head coach Luke Fickell.

“I am grateful to Coach Fickell and the University of Wisconsin for the opportunity to work with such a talented coaching and support staff and some of the best young football players in the country,” Del Rio said in a statement. “I have decided to step away from my position in the team so they can focus all their attention on the rest of the season.”

Madison police said Del Rio was arrested for first-offense OWI after he crashed into a vehicle stop sign and broke through a fence before resting in the yard early Friday. Police said Del Rio drove away from the area and showed signs of impairment when they arrived at 12:35 a.m.

“He will move forward, resign and move on,” Fickell said. “It’s a tough situation. Decisions that we can all take full responsibility for. So that’s what Jack is going to do and that’s what we’re going to do.” “I will continue to move forward.”

Del Rio, 61, comes to Wisconsin after spending the last four years as the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator. HE was fired 12 matches in the 2023 season.

Del Rio had a 93-94 record in his 12-year NFL head coaching career with the Jaguars (2003-11) and Raiders (2015-17). After a stellar college career at Southern California, he played linebacker in the NFL from 1985-95.

Wisconsin (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) has lost its last two games in Saturday’s home matchup with No. 1 Oregon (10-0, 7-0, No. 1 CFP).

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