Philadelphia Eagles assistant defensive backs coach history
Taver Johnson
Johnson is the assistant defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles since the 2023 season. Johnson's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 11-6-0, making him the third-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
D.K. McDonald
McDonald was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. McDonald's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 23-11-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 2-2 record under Coach McDonald in playoff games. In 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Nick Sirianni, lost 35-38.
Todd Lyght
Lyght was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Lyght's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 20-12-0, making him the least successful assistant defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lyght in playoff games.
Sean McDermott
McDermott was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2003 season. McDermott's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 1-1 record under Coach McDermott in playoff games.
Philadelphia Eagles assistant defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taver Johnson | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 0-1 |
| D.K. McDonald | 2021-2022 | 23-11-0 | 67.6% | 2-2 |
| Todd Lyght | 2013-2014 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Sean McDermott | 2003 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
Philadelphia Eagles assistant defensive backs coach facts
- Sean McDermott was the first assistant defensive backs coach in Eagles history in 2003.
- Todd Lyght and D.K. McDonald coached the most seasons as the Eagles's assistant defensive backs coach at two seasons.
- Taver Johnson is the current assistant defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.