Chad Everett Eaton (born April 6, 1972 in Exeter, New Hampshire) is a former American football defensive tackle. Eaton was a Morris Trophy winner at Washington State University. He played in the National Football League for the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys from 1996 to 2004. His most recent career was part of the KCPQ-TV Q IT UP SPORTS team. Eaton is currently the defensive line coach at Central State University.