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 is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings since 2022. Prior to this season, he coached for the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears for thirty-one seasons. His most recent position was with the Broncos as their defensive coordinator.
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