Philadelphia Eagles defensive assistant coach history

Tyler Scudder

Scudder was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 season. Scudder's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 14-3-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Scudder 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.

Eric Dickerson

Dickerson was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Dickerson in playoff games.

Brian Stewart

Stewart was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 season. Stewart's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Stewart in playoff games.

Bill Shuey

Shuey was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2007 season. Shuey's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-8-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.

Mike Reed

Reed was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2002-2004, 2006) and had a 5-4 record under Coach Reed in playoff games. In 2004, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, lost 21-24.

Sean McDermott

McDermott was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. McDermott's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 23-9-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 3-2 record under Coach McDermott in playoff games.

Steve Spagnuolo

Spagnuolo was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Spagnuolo's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 16-16-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Spagnuolo in playoff games.

Chuck Knox Jr.

Knox Jr. was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. Knox Jr.'s record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 29-34-1, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Knox Jr. in playoff games.

Peter Giunta

Giunta was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1991-1994 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Giunta in playoff games.

Ken Donahue

Donahue was the defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Donahue in playoff games.


Philadelphia Eagles defensive assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Tyler Scudder 2022 14-3-0 82.4% 2-1
Eric Dickerson 2021 9-8-0 52.9% 0-1
Brian Stewart 2009 11-5-0 68.8% 0-1
Bill Shuey 2007 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Mike Reed 2002-2006 53-27-0 66.3% 5-4
Sean McDermott 2001-2002 23-9-0 71.9% 3-2
Steve Spagnuolo 1999-2000 16-16-0 50.0% 1-1
Chuck Knox Jr. 1995-1998 29-34-1 46.1% 1-2
Peter Giunta 1991-1994 36-28-0 56.3% 1-1
Ken Donahue 1988 10-6-0 62.5% 0-1

Philadelphia Eagles defensive assistant coach facts

  • Ken Donahue was the first defensive assistant coach in Eagles history in 1988.
  • Mike Reed coached the most seasons as the Eagles's defensive assistant coach at five seasons.
  • Tyler Scudder was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.