List of current NFL defensive coordinators

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

AFC

Team Coordinator Since Previous coaching position
AFC East
Buffalo Bills Jim Leonhard 2026[1] Denver Broncos assistant head coach & defensive pass game coordinator (2025)
Miami Dolphins Sean Duggan 2026[2] Green Bay Packers linebackers coach (2025)
New England Patriots Zak Kuhr 2026[3] New England Patriots inside linebackers coach (2025)
New York Jets Brian Duker 2026[4] Miami Dolphins secondary coach & pass game coordinator (2024–2025)
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens Anthony Weaver 2026[5] Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator (2024–2025)
Cincinnati Bengals Al Golden 2025[6] Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator (2022–2024)
Cleveland Browns Mike Rutenberg 2026[7] Atlanta Falcons defensive pass game coordinator (2025)
Pittsburgh Steelers Patrick Graham 2026[8] Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator (2022–2025)
AFC South
Houston Texans Matt Burke 2023[9] Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach (2022)
Indianapolis Colts Lou Anarumo 2025[10] Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator (2019–2024)
Jacksonville Jaguars Anthony Campanile 2025[11] Green Bay Packers linebackers coach & run game coordinator (2024)
Tennessee Titans Gus Bradley 2026[12] San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach (2025)
AFC 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 Rob Leonard 2026[15] Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach & run game coordinator (2023–2025)
Los Angeles Chargers Chris O'Leary 2026[16] Western Michigan Broncos defensive coordinator & safeties coach (2025)

NFC

Team Coordinator Since Previous coaching position
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys Christian Parker 2026[17] Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach & pass game coordinator (2024–2025)
New York Giants Dennard Wilson 2026[18] Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator (2024–2025)
Philadelphia Eagles Vic Fangio 2024[19] Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator (2023)
Washington Commanders Daronte Jones 2026[20] Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach & pass game coordinator (2022–2025)
NFC North
Chicago Bears Dennis Allen 2025[21] New Orleans Saints head coach (2022–2024)
Detroit Lions Kelvin Sheppard 2025[22] Detriot Lions linebackers coach (2022–2024)
Green Bay Packers Jonathan Gannon 2026[23] Arizona Cardinals head coach (2023–2025)
Minnesota Vikings Brian Flores 2023[24] Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant & linebackers coach (2022)
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons Jeff Ulbrich 2025[25] New York Jets defensive coordinator (2021–2024)
Carolina Panthers Ejiro Evero 2023[26] Denver Broncos defensive coordinator (2022)
New Orleans Saints Brandon Staley 2025[27] San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach (2024)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Todd Bowles[a] 2019[28] New York Jets head coach (2015–2018)
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals Nick Rallis 2023[29] Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach (2021–2022)
Los Angeles Rams Chris Shula 2024[30] Los Angeles Rams linebackers coach & pass rush coordinator (2023)
San Francisco 49ers Raheem Morris 2026[31] Atlanta Falcons head coach (2024–2025)
Seattle Seahawks Aden Durde 2024[32] Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach (2021–2023)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Promoted to head coach in 2022

References

  1. ^ White, Alec (January 31, 2026). "Bills hire former Buffalo safety Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator". Buffalo Bills. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  2. ^ "Transcript: OC Bobby Slowik, DC Sean Duggan and STC Chris Tabor Introductory Press Conference - Feb. 4". Miami Dolphins. February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  3. ^ Reiss, Mike (February 17, 2026). "Patriots' Zak Kuhr elevated from interim role to full-time D-coordinator". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  4. ^ Allen, Eric (January 28, 2026). "Jets Hire Brian Duker as Defensive Coordinator". New York Jets. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  5. ^ Brown, Clifton; Mink, Ryan (February 10, 2026). "Ravens Hire Anthony Weaver as Defensive Coordinator". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  6. ^ "Bengals Hire Al Golden as Defensive Coordinator". Cincinnati Bengals. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  7. ^ Russo, Kelsea (February 20, 2026). "Browns Name Coordinators for the 2026 Coaching Staff". Cleveland Browns. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  8. ^ Varley, Teresa (January 28, 2026). "Graham named Steelers defensive coordinator". Pittsburgh Steelers. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  9. ^ Bien-Aime, DJ (February 10, 2023). "Source: Texans to hire Matt Burke as defensive coordinator". ESPN. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  10. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (January 21, 2025). "Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator". Colts. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  11. ^ Oehser, John (January 30, 2025). "Jaguars Hire Anthony Campanile as Defensive Coordinator". Jaguars. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim (February 4, 2026). "Titans Hire Gus Bradley as Defensive Coordinator". Tennessee Titans. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (February 25, 2023). "Broncos announce series of coaching hires". Denver Broncos. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Bergman, Jeremy (January 24, 2019). "Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator". NFL. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rob Leonard named Raiders Defensive Coordinator". Las Vegas Raiders. February 15, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  16. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Chris O'Leary". Chargers. Chargers Football Company, LLC. January 28, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  17. ^ Walker, Patrik (January 22, 2026). "Cowboys hiring Christian Parker as defensive coordinator". Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  18. ^ Salomone, Dan (February 13, 2026). "John Harbaugh announces 2026 Giants coaching staff". New York Giants. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  19. ^ Spadaro, Dave (January 27, 2024). "Eagles name Vic Fangio defensive coordinator". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "Commanders hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator". Washington Commanders. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  21. ^ "Bears announce addition of coordinators". Chicago Bears. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  22. ^ "Lions announce offensive & defensive coordinator hires". Detroit Lions. January 30, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  23. ^ "Packers name Jonathan Gannon defensive coordinator". Green Bay Packers. February 2, 2026. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  24. ^ Smith, Craig (February 6, 2023). "Vikings Hire Brian Flores as Defensive Coordinator". Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  25. ^ McElhaney, Tori (January 18, 2025). "Atlanta Falcons announce Jeff Ulbrich as next defensive coordinator". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  26. ^ Gantt, Darin (February 5, 2023). "Panthers agree to terms with Ejiro Evero to become defensive coordinator". Carolina Panthers. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  27. ^ Gordon, Grant (February 21, 2025). "Saints hiring ex-Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as new defensive coordinator". NFL. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  28. ^ Smith, Scott (January 9, 2019). "Bruce Arians' First Hire: Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  30. ^ Jackson, Stu (February 2, 2024). "Rams promote Chris Shula to defensive coordinator". Los Angeles Rams. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  31. ^ Kownack, Bobby (February 1, 2026). "Niners hiring former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  32. ^ Boyle, John; Horton, Ari (February 13, 2024). "Seahawks Announce Seven Additions To 2024 Coaching Staff". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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