Jan 17, 2025 · Al Golden, defensive coordinator (Notre Dame): Hired; Patrick Graham, defensive coordinator (Raiders): Interviewed; Wink Martindale, defensive coordinator (Michigan): Rumored candidate; Dallas Cowboys (Out: Mike Zimmer) Ryan Crow, outside linebackers coach (Dolphins): Interview requested;

1 day ago · While his two stints as a head coach in the NFL were unsuccessful, Allen is an experienced defensive coordinator. He had that role in New Orleans for six seasons, and his unit was ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in 2020 and 2021. “A great defensive mind with NFL head coach acumen, I look forward to Dennis coordinating our defense and helping ...

1 day ago · With Eberflus' hiring, Mike Zimmer's time as the Cowboys defensive coordinator comes to a close. After a slow start to the season, Zimmer's unit closed the year out strong, seeing a resurgence when Micah Parsons returned from a high-ankle sprain. The defense was riddled with injuries for a majority of the year, but Zimmer found a way to get the ...

1 day ago · Matt Eberflus won't be spending 2025 building a cabin. The former Bears head coach has been hired by the Dallas Cowboys to be the team's new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport ...

3 days ago · Allen twice was a defensive coordinator previously -- in 2011 with the Broncos and the Saints from 2015 to 2021. The Saints ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in points and yards allowed in his final ...

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator (2019–2022) Kansas City Chiefs: Steve Spagnuolo: 2019 [13] New York Giants defensive coordinator (2015–2017) Las Vegas Raiders: Patrick Graham: 2022 [14] New York Giants defensive coordinator (2020–2021) Los Angeles Chargers: Jesse Minter: 2024 [15] Michigan defensive coordinator (2022–2023)

In 2024, 31 of the league’s 64 offensive and defensive coordinator posts will be held by new hires. Who are the current defensive coordinators for all 32 NFL teams? We have a team-by-team look and break down some of the most interesting defensive coordinators on new teams.

6 days ago · However, the team disclosed only three formal interviews for defensive coordinator: Saleh, in-house candidate Brandon Staley and Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. Saleh’s and ...

Aug 5, 2024 · The Kansas City Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo enters 2024 as the NFL's top defensive coordinator.

A defensive coordinator (DC) is a coach responsible for a gridiron football (American football) team's defense. Generally, the defensive coordinator, the offensive coordinator and the special teams coordinator represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, with the head coach being the first level.