Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach history
Christian Parker
Parker is the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles since the 2024 season. Parker's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-2-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
D.K. McDonald
McDonald was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McDonald in playoff games.
Dennard Wilson
Wilson was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. Wilson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 23-11-0, making him the third-most successful 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 Wilson 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.
Marquand Manuel
Manuel was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2020 season. Manuel's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-11-1, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Cory Undlin
Undlin was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2015-2019 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2017-2019) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Undlin in playoff games. In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII and the Eagles, under the direction of head coach Doug Pederson, won 41-33.
John Lovett
Lovett was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lovett in playoff games.
Todd Bowles
Bowles was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 season.
Johnnie Lynn
Lynn was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 season.
Dick Jauron
Jauron was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2010 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jauron in playoff games.
John Harbaugh
Harbaugh was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2007 season.
Steve Spagnuolo
Spagnuolo was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Spagnuolo's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 35-13-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2003) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Spagnuolo in playoff games.
Leslie Frazier
Frazier was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999-2002 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2000-2002) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Frazier in playoff games.
Danny Smith
Smith was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 9-22-1, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Bud Carson
Carson was the defensive backs 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 Carson in playoff games.
Tom Bettis
Bettis was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989-1990) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Bettis in playoff games.
Jeff Fisher
Fisher was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986-1988 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fisher in playoff games.
John Mazur
Mazur was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1973-1976 seasons, a total of four years.
Irv Cross
Cross was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Cross' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 7-19-2, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Philadelphia Eagles history.
Fred Bruney
Bruney was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1964-1968 seasons, a total of five years.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Parker | 2024 | 5-2-0 | 71.4% | 0-0 |
| D.K. McDonald | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 0-1 |
| Dennard Wilson | 2021-2022 | 23-11-0 | 67.6% | 2-2 |
| Marquand Manuel | 2020 | 4-11-1 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Cory Undlin | 2015-2019 | 45-35-0 | 56.3% | 4-2 |
| John Lovett | 2013-2014 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Todd Bowles | 2012 | 3-3-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Johnnie Lynn | 2011 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Dick Jauron | 2010 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| John Harbaugh | 2007 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Steve Spagnuolo | 2001-2003 | 35-13-0 | 72.9% | 4-3 |
| Leslie Frazier | 1999-2002 | 39-25-0 | 60.9% | 4-3 |
| Danny Smith | 1997-1998 | 9-22-1 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Bud Carson | 1991-1994 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Tom Bettis | 1989-1990 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-2 |
| Jeff Fisher | 1986-1988 | 22-24-1 | 47.9% | 0-1 |
| John Mazur | 1973-1976 | 20-35-1 | 36.6% | 0-0 |
| Irv Cross | 1969-1970 | 7-19-2 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Fred Bruney | 1964-1968 | 28-41-1 | 40.7% | 0-0 |
Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach facts
- Fred Bruney was the first defensive backs coach in Eagles history in 1964.
- Fred Bruney and Cory Undlin coached the most seasons as the Eagles's defensive backs coach at five seasons.
- Christian Parker is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.