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

AFC

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Team Name Year hired Previous coaching position
East
Buffalo Bills Bobby Babich 2024[1] Bills linebackers coach (2022–2023)
Miami Dolphins Anthony Weaver 2024[2] Baltimore Ravens associate head coach & defensive line coach (2021–2023)
New England Patriots DeMarcus Covington 2024[3] Patriots defensive line coach (2020–2023)
New York Jets Jeff Ulbrich[a] 2021[4] Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator (2020)
North
Baltimore Ravens Zach Orr 2024[5] Ravens inside linebackers coach (2022–2023)
Cincinnati Bengals Lou Anarumo 2019[6] New York Giants defensive backs coach (2018)
Cleveland Browns Jim Schwartz 2023[7] Tennessee Titans senior defensive assistant (2020–2022)
Pittsburgh Steelers Teryl Austin 2022[8] Steelers senior defensive assistant & secondary coach (2019–2021)
South
Houston Texans Matt Burke 2023[9] Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach (2022)
Indianapolis Colts Gus Bradley 2022[10] Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator (2021)
Jacksonville Jaguars Ryan Nielsen 2024[11] Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator & defensive line coach (2023)
Tennessee Titans Dennard Wilson 2024[12] Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach (2023)
West
Denver Broncos Vance Joseph 2023[13] Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator (2019–2022)
Kansas City Chiefs Steve Spagnuolo 2019[14] New York Giants defensive coordinator (2015–2017)
Las Vegas Raiders Patrick Graham 2022[15] New York Giants defensive coordinator (2020–2021)
Los Angeles Chargers Jesse Minter 2024[16] Michigan defensive coordinator (2022–2023)

NFC

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Team Name Year hired Previous coaching position
East
Dallas Cowboys Mike Zimmer 2024[17] Jackson State analyst/consultant (2022)
New York Giants Shane Bowen 2024[18] Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator (2021–2023)
Philadelphia Eagles Vic Fangio 2024[19] Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator (2023)
Washington Commanders Joe Whitt Jr. 2024[20] Dallas Cowboys secondary coach & pass game coordinator (2021–2023)
North
Chicago Bears Eric Washington 2024[21] Buffalo Bills assistant head coach & defensive line coach (2020–2023)
Detroit Lions Aaron Glenn 2021[22] New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach (2016–2020)
Green Bay Packers Jeff Hafley 2024[23] Boston College head coach (2020–2023)
Minnesota Vikings Brian Flores 2023[24] Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant & linebackers coach (2022)
South
Atlanta Falcons Jimmy Lake 2024[25] Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach (2023)
Carolina Panthers Ejiro Evero 2023[26] Denver Broncos defensive coordinator (2022)
New Orleans Saints Joe Woods 2023[27] Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator (2020–2022)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Todd Bowles[b] 2019[28] New York Jets head coach (2015–2018)
West
Arizona Cardinals Nick Rallis 2023[29] Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach (2021–2022)
Los Angeles Rams Chris Shula 2024[30] Rams linebackers coach & pass rush coordinator (2023)
San Francisco 49ers Nick Sorensen 2024[31] 49ers nickels coach & pass game specialist (2023)
Seattle Seahawks Aden Durde 2024[32] Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach (2021–2023)

See also

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References

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