Ed Donatell
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 272-241-1 | 53.02% | 15-11 | 57.69% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ed Donatell was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1990 to 2022, finishing his career as the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. Over his thirty-two years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 272-241-1.
Playing Career
Donatell played defensive back while at college.
Personal Information
Donatell was born on Monday, February 4, 1957 in Akron, Ohio.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Coordinator | 13-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2021 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 7-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2017 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2014 San Francisco 49ers | Secondary Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 San Francisco 49ers | Secondary Coach | 12-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 2012 San Francisco 49ers | Secondary Coach | 11-4-1 | 2-1 |
| 2011 San Francisco 49ers | Secondary Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2010 Denver Broncos | Secondary Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 Denver Broncos | Secondary Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 New York Jets | Special Assistant Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Coordinator | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2005 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2003 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2002 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Coordinator | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2001 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Coordinator | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2000 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1999 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backs Coach | 14-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1997 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 4-0 |
| 1996 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backs Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1995 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backs Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1994 New York Jets | Secondary Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1993 New York Jets | Secondary Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 New York Jets | Secondary Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 New York Jets | Secondary Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-1 |
| 1990 New York Jets | Secondary Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 11
- Championships won: 1997 and 1998
- Conference Championships won: 1997, 1998, and 2012
- Past teams coached for: Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers
- Colleges Attended: Glenville State and Kent State
- Position Played: Defensive Back
- Date of Birth: Monday, February 4, 1957 (66 years old), Akron, Ohio