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 12-3-0, making him the 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 second-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 12-3-0 80.0% 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.