Denver Broncos defensive coordinator history
Vance Joseph
Joseph is the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season.
Ejiro Evero
Evero was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 season. Evero's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history.
Ed Donatell
Donatell was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years.
Joe Woods
Woods was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Woods' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-21-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1989-1992, 2015-2016 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1989, 1991, 2015) and had a 6-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games. In 1989, the Denver Broncos faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIV and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 10-55. In 2015, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl L and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Gary Kubiak, won 24-10.
Jack Del Rio
Del Rio was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. Del Rio's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 38-10-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Del Rio in playoff games. In 2013, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach John Fox, lost 8-43.
Dennis Allen
Allen was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2011 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Allen in playoff games.
Don Martindale
Martindale was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2010 season. Martindale's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2009 season.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years.
Larry Coyer
Coyer was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2003-2006 seasons, a total of four years. Coyer's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 42-22-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2003-2005) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Coyer in playoff games.
Ray Rhodes
Rhodes was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.
Greg Robinson
Robinson was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2000 seasons, a total of six years. Robinson's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 64-32-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1996-1998, 2000) and had a 7-2 record under Coach Robinson in playoff games. In 1997, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Mike Shanahan, won 31-24. In 1998, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Mike Shanahan, won 34-19.
Charlie Waters
Waters was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Collier
Collier was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1972-1981 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1977-1979) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Collier in playoff games. In 1977, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Red Miller, lost 10-27.
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Joseph | 2023 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Ejiro Evero | 2022 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Ed Donatell | 2019-2021 | 19-30-0 | 38.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Woods | 2017-2018 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Wade Phillips | 1989-1992, 2015-2016 | 57-39-0 | 59.4% | 6-2 |
| Jack Del Rio | 2012-2014 | 38-10-0 | 79.2% | 2-3 |
| Dennis Allen | 2011 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Don Martindale | 2010 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Nolan | 2009 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Slowik | 2007-2008 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Larry Coyer | 2003-2006 | 42-22-0 | 65.6% | 1-3 |
| Ray Rhodes | 2001-2002 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Greg Robinson | 1995-2000 | 64-32-0 | 66.7% | 7-2 |
| Charlie Waters | 1993-1994 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Collier | 1972-1981 | 84-61-3 | 57.8% | 2-3 |
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator facts
- Joe Collier was the first defensive coordinator in Broncos history in 1972.
- Joe Collier coached the most seasons as the Broncos's defensive coordinator at ten seasons.
- Vance Joseph is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.