List of NFL Defensive Coordinators
NFL defensive coordinators are the brains behind a team’s defense. Here’s what they do:
- Plan strategies to stop the opponent’s offense
- Call defensive plays during games
- Choose which defensive players to use in different situations
- Teach defensive tactics to players
- Make quick changes during games as needed
- Study opposing team’s to find their weaknesses
- Work with other coaches to create a strong overall team plan
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Current NFL Defensive Coordinators
Below is a list of the current NFL defensive coordinators.
| Team | Current General Manager |
|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | Nick Rallis |
| Atlanta Falcons | Jimmy Lake |
| Baltimore Ravens | Zach Orr |
| Buffalo Bills | Bobby Babich |
| Carolina Panthers | Ejiro Evero |
| Chicago Bears | Eric Washington |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Lou Anarumo |
| Cleveland Browns | Jim Schwartz |
| Dallas Cowboys | Mike Zimmer |
| Denver Broncos | Vance Joseph |
| Detroit Lions | Aaron Glenn |
| Green Bay Packers | Jeff Hafley |
| Houston Texans | Matt Burke |
| Indianapolis Colts | Gus Bradley |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Ryan Neilsen |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Steve Spagnuolo |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Patrick Graham |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Jesse Minter |
| Los Angeles Rams | Chris Shula |
| Minnesota Vikings | Brian Flores |
| Miami Dolphins | Anthony Weaver |
| New England Patriots | DeMarcus Covington |
| New Orleans Saints | Joe Woods |
| New York Giants | Shane Bowen |
| New York Jets | Jeff Ulbrich |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Teryl Austin |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Vic Fangio |
| San Francisco 49ers | Nick Sorensen |
| Seattle Seahawks | Aden Durde |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kacy Rodgers, Larry Foote |
| Tennessee Titans | Dennard Wilson |
| Washington Commanders | Joe Whitt Jr. |
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