List of current NFL defensive coordinators explained

Below is a list of current National Football League (NFL) defensive coordinators.

AFC

Team Name Year hired Previous coaching position
East
2024[1] Bills linebackers coach
2024[2] Baltimore Ravens associate head coach & defensive line coach
2024[3] Patriots defensive line coach
2021[4] Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator
North
2024[5] Ravens inside linebackers coach
2019[6] New York Giants defensive backs coach
2023[7] Tennessee Titans senior defensive assistant
2022[8] Steelers senior defensive assistant & secondary coach
South
2023[9] Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach
2022[10] Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator
2024[11] Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
2024[12] Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach
West
2023[13] Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator
2019[14] New York Giants defensive coordinator
2022[15] New York Giants defensive coordinator
2024[16] Michigan defensive coordinator (2022–2023)

NFC

Team Name Year hired Previous coaching position
East
2024[17] Jackson State analyst/consultant
2024[18] Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator
2024[19] Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator
2024[20] Dallas Cowboys secondary coach & pass game coordinator
North
2024[21] Buffalo Bills assistant head coach & defensive line coach
2021[22] New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach
2024[23] Boston College head coach (2020–2023)
2023[24] Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant & linebackers coach
South
2024[25] Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach
2023[26] Denver Broncos defensive coordinator
2023[27] Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator
West
2023[28] Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach
2024[29] Rams linebackers coach & pass rush coordinator
2024[30] 49ers nickels coach & pass game specialist
2024[31] Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator . BuffaloBills.com . January 30, 2024. January 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Dolphins Name Weaver Defensive Coordinator . MiamiDolphins.com . February 3, 2024. February 3, 2024.
  3. Web site: Patriots Announce New Group of Coordinators . Patriots.com . February 1, 2024.
  4. Web site: Worley . Deen . January 21, 2021 . Falcons coach Jeff Ulbrich hired as Jets defensive coordinator . November 18, 2023 . Falcons Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  5. News: Mink. Ryan. February 1, 2024. Ravens Hire Zachary Orr as New Defensive Coordinator. Baltimore Ravens. February 1, 2024.
  6. Web site: Terrell . Katherine . February 21, 2019 . Giants coach Lou Anarumo named Bengals DC . November 29, 2020 . ESPN.com.
  7. Web site: Poisal . Anthony . January 18, 2023 . Jim Schwartz named Browns defensive coordinator . January 18, 2023 . Cleveland Browns . en.
  8. Web site: Varley . Teresa . February 9, 2022 . Austin named defensive coordinator . February 9, 2022 . Steelers.com . en-US.
  9. News: BienAime, DJ . Source: Texans to hire Matt Burke as defensive coordinator. espn.com . February 10, 2023 . February 10, 2023.
  10. Web site: Colts hiring Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator . Gordon, Grant. NFL.com. February 5, 2022.
  11. Web site: Official: Ryan Nielsen Hired as Jaguars Defensive Coordinator . Jaguars.com . January 23, 2024.
  12. Web site: Titans Hire Nick Holz as Offensive Coordinator, Dennard Wilson as Defensive Coordinator . TennesseeTitans.com . February 5, 2024 . February 5, 2024.
  13. Web site: Broncos announce series of coaching hires. DenverBroncos.com. February 25, 2023. February 25, 2023. Aric. DiLalla.
  14. Web site: Bergman. Jeremy. Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator. National Football League. January 24, 2019. January 24, 2019.
  15. Web site: Raiders hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator. Gordon. Grant. February 4, 2022. NFL.com. National Football League. February 4, 2022.
  16. News: Los Angeles Chargers Name Jesse Minter Defensive Coordinator . February 6, 2024 . February 6, 2024 . Chargers.com.
  17. Web site: Harris . Nick . Cowboys agree to terms with Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator . dallascowboys.com . February 12, 2024.
  18. Web site: Giants hire Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator. New York Giants. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024.
  19. Web site: January 27, 2024 . Eagles name Vic Fangio defensive coordinator . January 27, 2024 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Washington Commanders name Joe Whitt Jr. defensive coordinator . February 5, 2024 . February 5, 2024.
  21. Web site: Bears hire Eric Washington as defensive coordinator . ChicagoBears.com . January 27, 2024 . en-US.
  22. Web site: Lions . Detroit . January 23, 2021 . Lions hire Aaron Glenn as defensive coordinator . January 23, 2021 . www.detroitlions.com.
  23. Web site: Packers name Jeff Hafley defensive coordinator . Packers.com . January 31, 2024 . en-US.
  24. Web site: Smith . Craig . February 6, 2023 . Vikings Hire Brian Flores as Defensive Coordinator . February 6, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  25. Web site: Jimmy Lake named Falcons defensive coordinator . January 29, 2024 . atlantafalcons.com.
  26. Web site: Gantt . Darin . February 5, 2023 . Panthers agree to terms with Ejiro Evero to become defensive coordinator . June 30, 2023 . Panthers.com.
  27. Web site: Saints to hire former Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods for sam role with New Orleans. January 3, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  28. Web site: Browne . Jack . Report: Cardinals hire 29-year-old Rallis as DC; will be NFL's youngest coordinator . February 19, 2023 . theScore.com . February 19, 2023 . en.
  29. Web site: Jackson. Stu. Rams promote Chris Shula to defensive coordinator. therams.com. February 2, 2024. February 2, 2024.
  30. Web site: March 2, 2024 . 49ers promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, add Brandon Staley to staff . March 2, 2024 . NBC Sports . en-US.
  31. Web site: Seahawks Announce Seven Additions To 2024 Coaching Staff . February 13, 2024 . www.seahawks.com . en-US.