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
class="wikitable sortable"
colspan="4"\| AFC East
Buffalo Bills	{{sortname\|Bobby\|Babich}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-promote-bobby-babich-to-defensive-coordinator \|title=Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator \|website=BuffaloBills.com \|date=January 30, 2024\| access-date=January 30, 2024}}	Bills linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2023}})
Miami Dolphins	{{sortname\|Anthony\|Weaver}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-name-weaver-defensive-coordinator \|title=Dolphins Name Weaver Defensive Coordinator \|website=MiamiDolphins.com \|date=February 3, 2024\| access-date=February 3, 2024}}	Baltimore Ravens associate head coach & defensive line coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})
New England Patriots	{{sortname\|Terrell\|Williams}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web \|title=Patriots Announce Coordinator Positions on Mike Vrabel's Coaching Staff \|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-announce-coordinator-positions-on-mike-vrabel-s-coaching-staff \|website=Patriots.com \|date=January 22, 2025}}	Detroit Lions defensive line coach & run game coordinator ({{nfly\|2024}})
New York Jets	{{sortname\|Steve\|Wilks}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web \|last=Allen\|first=Eric \|title=Jets Name Steve Wilks Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-hire-steve-wilks-defensive-coordinator-02-01-2025 \|publisher=New York Jets \|date=February 1, 2025 \|access-date=February 1, 2025}}	San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2023}})
colspan="4"\| AFC North
Baltimore Ravens	{{sortname\|Zach\|Orr}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite news\|last=Mink\|first=Ryan\|date=February 1, 2024\|title=Ravens Hire Zachary Orr as New Defensive Coordinator\|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/zachary-orr-hired-ravens-defensive-coordinator-zach-linebacker-former-neck\|publisher=Baltimore Ravens\|accessdate=February 1, 2024}}	Ravens inside linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2023}})
Cincinnati Bengals	{{sortname\|Al\|Golden}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web \|title=Bengals Hire Al Golden as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-hire-al-golden-as-defensive-coordinator \|date=January 23, 2025 \|access-date=January 23, 2025 \|website=Bengals.com \|language=en-US}}	Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator (2022–2024)
Cleveland Browns	{{sortname\|Jim\|Schwartz}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Poisal \|first=Anthony \|date=January 18, 2023 \|title=Jim Schwartz named Browns defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/jim-schwartz-named-browns-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=January 18, 2023 \|website=Cleveland Browns \|language=en}}	Tennessee Titans senior defensive assistant ({{nfly\|2020\|2022}})
Pittsburgh Steelers	{{sortname\|Teryl\|Austin}}	align="center"\|2022{{Cite web \|last=Varley \|first=Teresa \|date=February 9, 2022 \|title=Austin named defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/austin-named-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=February 9, 2022 \|website=Steelers.com \|language=en-US}}	Steelers senior defensive assistant & secondary coach ({{nfly\|2019\|2021}})
colspan="4"\| AFC South
Houston Texans	{{sortname\|Matt\|Burke\|dab=American football}}	align="center"\|2023{{cite news \|author=BienAime, DJ \|title=Source: Texans to hire Matt Burke as defensive coordinator\|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35630917/source-texans-hire-matt-burke-defensive-coordinator\|website=espn.com \|date=February 10, 2023 \|accessdate=February 10, 2023}}	Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach ({{nfly\|2022}})
Indianapolis Colts	{{sortname\|Lou\|Anarumo}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite news \|last=Stankevitz\|first=JJ \|date=January 21, 2025 \|title=Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.colts.com/news/lou-anarumo-defensive-coordinator-hired-cincinnati-bengals-2025-season \|publisher=Indianapolis Colts \|accessdate=January 22, 2025}}	Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2019\|2024}})
Jacksonville Jaguars	{{sortname\|Anthony\|Campanile}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web \|last1=Oehser \|first1=John \|title=Jaguars Hire Anthony Campanile as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/k000156-jaguars-hire-anthony-campanile-as-defensive-coordinator \|website=Jaguars.com \|access-date=1 February 2025}}	Green Bay Packers linebackers coach & run game coordinator ({{nfly\|2024}})
Tennessee Titans	{{sortname\|Dennard\|Wilson}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|title=Titans Hire Nick Holz as Offensive Coordinator, Dennard Wilson as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-hire-nick-holz-as-offensive-coordinator-dennard-wilson-as-defensive-coordinator \|website=TennesseeTitans.com \|access-date=February 5, 2024 \|date=February 5, 2024}}	Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach ({{nfly\|2023}})
colspan="4"\| AFC West
Denver Broncos	{{sortname\|Vance\|Joseph}}	align="center"\|2023{{cite web\|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-announce-series-of-coaching-hires\|title=Broncos announce series of coaching hires\|work=DenverBroncos.com\|date=February 25, 2023\|accessdate=February 25, 2023\|first=Aric\|last=DiLalla}}	Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2019\|2022}})
Kansas City Chiefs	{{sortname\|Steve\|Spagnuolo}}	align="center"\|2019{{cite web\|last=Bergman\|first=Jeremy\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-hire-steve-spagnuolo-as-defensive-coordinator-0ap3000001013167\|title=Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator\|publisher=National Football League\|date=January 24, 2019\|access-date=January 24, 2019}}	New York Giants defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2015\|2017}})
Las Vegas Raiders	{{sortname\|Patrick\|Graham\|dab=American football}}	align="center"\|2022{{cite web\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-hiring-patrick-graham-as-defensive-coordinator\|title=Raiders hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator\|last=Gordon\|first=Grant\|date=February 4, 2022\|website=NFL.com\|publisher=National Football League\|access-date=February 4, 2022}}	New York Giants defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2020\|2021}})
Los Angeles Chargers	{{sortname\|Jesse\|Minter}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite news \|title=Los Angeles Chargers Name Jesse Minter Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-name-jesse-minter-defensive-coordinator-2024 \| date=February 6, 2024 \|access-date=February 6, 2024 \|website=Chargers.com}}	Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator (2022–2023)

NFC

Team	Coordinator	Since	Previous coaching position
class="wikitable sortable"
colspan="4"\| NFC East
Dallas Cowboys	{{sortname\|Matt\|Eberflus}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web\|last=Yarrish\|first=Tommy\|title=Cowboys hire Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator\|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-hire-matt-eberflus-as-defensive-coordinator\|website=dallascowboys.com\|date=January 28, 2025\|access-date=January 28, 2025}}	Chicago Bears head coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2024}})
New York Giants	{{sortname\|Shane\|Bowen}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web\|title=Giants hire Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator\|url=https://www.giants.com/news/shane-bowen-defensive-coordinator-coaching-staff-tennessee-titans-tim-kelly-brian-daboll\|publisher=New York Giants\|date=February 6, 2024\|access-date=February 6, 2024}}	Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})
Philadelphia Eagles	{{sortname\|Vic\|Fangio}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web \|date=January 27, 2024 \|title=Eagles name Vic Fangio defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-name-vic-fangio-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=January 27, 2024 \|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com \|language=en-US}}	Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2023}})
Washington Commanders	{{sortname\|Joe\|Whitt Jr.}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web\|title=Washington Commanders name Joe Whitt Jr. defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-commanders-name-joe-whitt-jr-defensive-coordinator \|date=February 5, 2024 \|access-date=February 5, 2024}}	Dallas Cowboys secondary coach & pass game coordinator ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})
colspan="4"\| NFC North
Chicago Bears	{{sortname\|Dennis\|Allen\|dab=American football}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web \|title=Bears announce addition of coordinators \|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-announce-addition-of-coordinators \|publisher=Chicago Bears \|date=January 28, 2025\|access-date=January 28, 2025}}	New Orleans Saints head coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2024}})
Detroit Lions	{{sortname\|Kelvin\|Sheppard}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite news \|title=Lions announce offensive & defensive coordinator hires \|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-offensive-defensive-coordinator-hires \|website=DetroitLions.com \|date=January 30, 2025 \|access-date=January 30, 2025}}	Lions linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2024}})
Green Bay Packers	{{sortname\|Jeff\|Hafley}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|title=Packers name Jeff Hafley defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-name-jeff-hafley-defensive-coordinator \|website=Packers.com \|access-date=January 31, 2024 \|language=en-US}}	Boston College Eagles head coach (2020–2023)
Minnesota Vikings	{{sortname\|Brian\|Flores}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Craig \|date=February 6, 2023 \|title=Vikings Hire Brian Flores as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/brian-flores-defensive-coordinator-hired-2023 \|access-date=February 6, 2023 \|website=Vikings.com}}	Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant & linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022}})
colspan="4"\| NFC South
Atlanta Falcons	{{sortname\|Jeff\|Ulbrich}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web \|last=McElhaney \|first=Tori \|date=January 18, 2025 \|title=Atlanta Falcons announce Jeff Ulbrich as next defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/atlanta-falcons-announce-jeff-ulbrich-as-next-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=January 18, 2025 \|website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}	New York Jets defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2021\|2024}})
Carolina Panthers	{{sortname\|Ejiro\|Evero}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Gantt \|first=Darin \|date=February 5, 2023 \|title=Panthers agree to terms with Ejiro Evero to become defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-ejiro-evero-to-become-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=June 30, 2023 \|website=Panthers.com}}	Denver Broncos defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2022}})
New Orleans Saints	{{sortname\|Brandon\|Staley}}	align="center"\| 2025{{Cite web \|last=Gordon \|first=Grant \|date=February 21, 2025 \|title= Saints hiring ex-Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as new defensive coordinator \|url= https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-hire-ex-chargers-head-coach-brandon-staley-as-new-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=February 21, 2025 \|website=NFL.com}}	San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach ({{nfly\|2024}})
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	{{sortname\|Todd\|Bowles}}{{efn\|Promoted to head coach in 2022}}	align="center"\|2019{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Scott \|date=January 9, 2019 \|title=Bruce Arians' First Hire: Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles \|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bruce-arians-first-hire-defensive-coordinator-todd-bowles \|access-date=January 10, 2019 \|website=www.buccaneers.com \|language=en-US}}	New York Jets head coach ({{nfly\|2015\|2018}})
colspan="4"\| NFC West
Arizona Cardinals	{{sortname\|Nick\|Rallis}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Browne \|first=Jack \|title=Report: Cardinals hire 29-year-old Rallis as DC; will be NFL's youngest coordinator \|url=https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2578644 \|access-date=February 19, 2023 \|website=theScore.com \|date=February 19, 2023 \|language=en}}	Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2022}})
Los Angeles Rams	{{sortname\|Chris\|Shula}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web\|last=Jackson\|first=Stu\|title=Rams promote Chris Shula to defensive coordinator\|url= https://www.therams.com/news/rams-promote-chris-shula-to-defensive-coordinator\|website=therams.com\|date=February 2, 2024\|access-date=February 2, 2024}}	Rams linebackers coach & pass rush coordinator ({{nfly\|2023}})
San Francisco 49ers	{{sortname\|Robert\|Saleh}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web\|title=San Francisco 49ers Name Robert Saleh Defensive Coordinator\|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/san-francisco-49ers-name-robert-saleh-defensive-coordinator\|website=49ers.com\|date=January 24, 2025\|access-date=January 25, 2025}}	New York Jets head coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2024}})
Seattle Seahawks	{{sortname\|Aden\|Durde}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web \|title=Seahawks Announce Seven Additions To 2024 Coaching Staff \|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-announce-seven-additions-to-2024-coaching-staff \|access-date=February 13, 2024 \|website=www.seahawks.com \|language=en-US}}	Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})

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Team	Coordinator	Since	Previous coaching position
class="wikitable sortable"
colspan="4"\| AFC East
Buffalo Bills	{{sortname\|Bobby\|Babich}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-promote-bobby-babich-to-defensive-coordinator \|title=Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator \|website=BuffaloBills.com \|date=January 30, 2024\| access-date=January 30, 2024}}	Bills linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2023}})
Miami Dolphins	{{sortname\|Anthony\|Weaver}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-name-weaver-defensive-coordinator \|title=Dolphins Name Weaver Defensive Coordinator \|website=MiamiDolphins.com \|date=February 3, 2024\| access-date=February 3, 2024}}	Baltimore Ravens associate head coach & defensive line coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})
New England Patriots	{{sortname\|Terrell\|Williams}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web \|title=Patriots Announce Coordinator Positions on Mike Vrabel's Coaching Staff \|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-announce-coordinator-positions-on-mike-vrabel-s-coaching-staff \|website=Patriots.com \|date=January 22, 2025}}	Detroit Lions defensive line coach & run game coordinator ({{nfly\|2024}})
New York Jets	{{sortname\|Steve\|Wilks}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web \|last=Allen\|first=Eric \|title=Jets Name Steve Wilks Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-hire-steve-wilks-defensive-coordinator-02-01-2025 \|publisher=New York Jets \|date=February 1, 2025 \|access-date=February 1, 2025}}	San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2023}})
colspan="4"\| AFC North
Baltimore Ravens	{{sortname\|Zach\|Orr}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite news\|last=Mink\|first=Ryan\|date=February 1, 2024\|title=Ravens Hire Zachary Orr as New Defensive Coordinator\|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/zachary-orr-hired-ravens-defensive-coordinator-zach-linebacker-former-neck\|publisher=Baltimore Ravens\|accessdate=February 1, 2024}}	Ravens inside linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2023}})
Cincinnati Bengals	{{sortname\|Al\|Golden}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web \|title=Bengals Hire Al Golden as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-hire-al-golden-as-defensive-coordinator \|date=January 23, 2025 \|access-date=January 23, 2025 \|website=Bengals.com \|language=en-US}}	Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator (2022–2024)
Cleveland Browns	{{sortname\|Jim\|Schwartz}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Poisal \|first=Anthony \|date=January 18, 2023 \|title=Jim Schwartz named Browns defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/jim-schwartz-named-browns-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=January 18, 2023 \|website=Cleveland Browns \|language=en}}	Tennessee Titans senior defensive assistant ({{nfly\|2020\|2022}})
Pittsburgh Steelers	{{sortname\|Teryl\|Austin}}	align="center"\|2022{{Cite web \|last=Varley \|first=Teresa \|date=February 9, 2022 \|title=Austin named defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/austin-named-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=February 9, 2022 \|website=Steelers.com \|language=en-US}}	Steelers senior defensive assistant & secondary coach ({{nfly\|2019\|2021}})
colspan="4"\| AFC South
Houston Texans	{{sortname\|Matt\|Burke\|dab=American football}}	align="center"\|2023{{cite news \|author=BienAime, DJ \|title=Source: Texans to hire Matt Burke as defensive coordinator\|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35630917/source-texans-hire-matt-burke-defensive-coordinator\|website=espn.com \|date=February 10, 2023 \|accessdate=February 10, 2023}}	Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach ({{nfly\|2022}})
Indianapolis Colts	{{sortname\|Lou\|Anarumo}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite news \|last=Stankevitz\|first=JJ \|date=January 21, 2025 \|title=Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.colts.com/news/lou-anarumo-defensive-coordinator-hired-cincinnati-bengals-2025-season \|publisher=Indianapolis Colts \|accessdate=January 22, 2025}}	Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2019\|2024}})
Jacksonville Jaguars	{{sortname\|Anthony\|Campanile}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web \|last1=Oehser \|first1=John \|title=Jaguars Hire Anthony Campanile as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/k000156-jaguars-hire-anthony-campanile-as-defensive-coordinator \|website=Jaguars.com \|access-date=1 February 2025}}	Green Bay Packers linebackers coach & run game coordinator ({{nfly\|2024}})
Tennessee Titans	{{sortname\|Dennard\|Wilson}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|title=Titans Hire Nick Holz as Offensive Coordinator, Dennard Wilson as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-hire-nick-holz-as-offensive-coordinator-dennard-wilson-as-defensive-coordinator \|website=TennesseeTitans.com \|access-date=February 5, 2024 \|date=February 5, 2024}}	Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach ({{nfly\|2023}})
colspan="4"\| AFC West
Denver Broncos	{{sortname\|Vance\|Joseph}}	align="center"\|2023{{cite web\|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-announce-series-of-coaching-hires\|title=Broncos announce series of coaching hires\|work=DenverBroncos.com\|date=February 25, 2023\|accessdate=February 25, 2023\|first=Aric\|last=DiLalla}}	Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2019\|2022}})
Kansas City Chiefs	{{sortname\|Steve\|Spagnuolo}}	align="center"\|2019{{cite web\|last=Bergman\|first=Jeremy\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-hire-steve-spagnuolo-as-defensive-coordinator-0ap3000001013167\|title=Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator\|publisher=National Football League\|date=January 24, 2019\|access-date=January 24, 2019}}	New York Giants defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2015\|2017}})
Las Vegas Raiders	{{sortname\|Patrick\|Graham\|dab=American football}}	align="center"\|2022{{cite web\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-hiring-patrick-graham-as-defensive-coordinator\|title=Raiders hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator\|last=Gordon\|first=Grant\|date=February 4, 2022\|website=NFL.com\|publisher=National Football League\|access-date=February 4, 2022}}	New York Giants defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2020\|2021}})
Los Angeles Chargers	{{sortname\|Jesse\|Minter}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite news \|title=Los Angeles Chargers Name Jesse Minter Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-name-jesse-minter-defensive-coordinator-2024 \| date=February 6, 2024 \|access-date=February 6, 2024 \|website=Chargers.com}}	Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator (2022–2023)

Team	Coordinator	Since	Previous coaching position
class="wikitable sortable"
colspan="4"\| NFC East
Dallas Cowboys	{{sortname\|Matt\|Eberflus}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web\|last=Yarrish\|first=Tommy\|title=Cowboys hire Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator\|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-hire-matt-eberflus-as-defensive-coordinator\|website=dallascowboys.com\|date=January 28, 2025\|access-date=January 28, 2025}}	Chicago Bears head coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2024}})
New York Giants	{{sortname\|Shane\|Bowen}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web\|title=Giants hire Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator\|url=https://www.giants.com/news/shane-bowen-defensive-coordinator-coaching-staff-tennessee-titans-tim-kelly-brian-daboll\|publisher=New York Giants\|date=February 6, 2024\|access-date=February 6, 2024}}	Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})
Philadelphia Eagles	{{sortname\|Vic\|Fangio}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web \|date=January 27, 2024 \|title=Eagles name Vic Fangio defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-name-vic-fangio-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=January 27, 2024 \|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com \|language=en-US}}	Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2023}})
Washington Commanders	{{sortname\|Joe\|Whitt Jr.}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web\|title=Washington Commanders name Joe Whitt Jr. defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-commanders-name-joe-whitt-jr-defensive-coordinator \|date=February 5, 2024 \|access-date=February 5, 2024}}	Dallas Cowboys secondary coach & pass game coordinator ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})
colspan="4"\| NFC North
Chicago Bears	{{sortname\|Dennis\|Allen\|dab=American football}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite web \|title=Bears announce addition of coordinators \|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-announce-addition-of-coordinators \|publisher=Chicago Bears \|date=January 28, 2025\|access-date=January 28, 2025}}	New Orleans Saints head coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2024}})
Detroit Lions	{{sortname\|Kelvin\|Sheppard}}	align="center"\|2025{{cite news \|title=Lions announce offensive & defensive coordinator hires \|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-offensive-defensive-coordinator-hires \|website=DetroitLions.com \|date=January 30, 2025 \|access-date=January 30, 2025}}	Lions linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022\|2024}})
Green Bay Packers	{{sortname\|Jeff\|Hafley}}	align="center"\|2024{{cite web \|title=Packers name Jeff Hafley defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-name-jeff-hafley-defensive-coordinator \|website=Packers.com \|access-date=January 31, 2024 \|language=en-US}}	Boston College Eagles head coach (2020–2023)
Minnesota Vikings	{{sortname\|Brian\|Flores}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Craig \|date=February 6, 2023 \|title=Vikings Hire Brian Flores as Defensive Coordinator \|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/brian-flores-defensive-coordinator-hired-2023 \|access-date=February 6, 2023 \|website=Vikings.com}}	Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant & linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2022}})
colspan="4"\| NFC South
Atlanta Falcons	{{sortname\|Jeff\|Ulbrich}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web \|last=McElhaney \|first=Tori \|date=January 18, 2025 \|title=Atlanta Falcons announce Jeff Ulbrich as next defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/atlanta-falcons-announce-jeff-ulbrich-as-next-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=January 18, 2025 \|website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}	New York Jets defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2021\|2024}})
Carolina Panthers	{{sortname\|Ejiro\|Evero}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Gantt \|first=Darin \|date=February 5, 2023 \|title=Panthers agree to terms with Ejiro Evero to become defensive coordinator \|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-ejiro-evero-to-become-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=June 30, 2023 \|website=Panthers.com}}	Denver Broncos defensive coordinator ({{nfly\|2022}})
New Orleans Saints	{{sortname\|Brandon\|Staley}}	align="center"\| 2025{{Cite web \|last=Gordon \|first=Grant \|date=February 21, 2025 \|title= Saints hiring ex-Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as new defensive coordinator \|url= https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-hire-ex-chargers-head-coach-brandon-staley-as-new-defensive-coordinator \|access-date=February 21, 2025 \|website=NFL.com}}	San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach ({{nfly\|2024}})
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	{{sortname\|Todd\|Bowles}}{{efn\|Promoted to head coach in 2022}}	align="center"\|2019{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Scott \|date=January 9, 2019 \|title=Bruce Arians' First Hire: Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles \|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bruce-arians-first-hire-defensive-coordinator-todd-bowles \|access-date=January 10, 2019 \|website=www.buccaneers.com \|language=en-US}}	New York Jets head coach ({{nfly\|2015\|2018}})
colspan="4"\| NFC West
Arizona Cardinals	{{sortname\|Nick\|Rallis}}	align="center"\|2023{{Cite web \|last=Browne \|first=Jack \|title=Report: Cardinals hire 29-year-old Rallis as DC; will be NFL's youngest coordinator \|url=https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2578644 \|access-date=February 19, 2023 \|website=theScore.com \|date=February 19, 2023 \|language=en}}	Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2022}})
Los Angeles Rams	{{sortname\|Chris\|Shula}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web\|last=Jackson\|first=Stu\|title=Rams promote Chris Shula to defensive coordinator\|url= https://www.therams.com/news/rams-promote-chris-shula-to-defensive-coordinator\|website=therams.com\|date=February 2, 2024\|access-date=February 2, 2024}}	Rams linebackers coach & pass rush coordinator ({{nfly\|2023}})
San Francisco 49ers	{{sortname\|Robert\|Saleh}}	align="center"\|2025{{Cite web\|title=San Francisco 49ers Name Robert Saleh Defensive Coordinator\|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/san-francisco-49ers-name-robert-saleh-defensive-coordinator\|website=49ers.com\|date=January 24, 2025\|access-date=January 25, 2025}}	New York Jets head coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2024}})
Seattle Seahawks	{{sortname\|Aden\|Durde}}	align="center"\|2024{{Cite web \|title=Seahawks Announce Seven Additions To 2024 Coaching Staff \|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-announce-seven-additions-to-2024-coaching-staff \|access-date=February 13, 2024 \|website=www.seahawks.com \|language=en-US}}	Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach ({{nfly\|2021\|2023}})

List of current NFL defensive coordinators

AFC

NFC

See also

References