Tennessee Titans defensive assistant coach history
Steve Donatell
Donatell is the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans since the 2024 season. Donatell's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 1-6-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Clinton McMillan
McMillan was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2021, 2023 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McMillan in playoff games.
Matt Edwards
Edwards was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2020 season. Edwards' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Edwards in playoff games.
Ryan Crow
Crow was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Crow in playoff games.
Scott Booker
Booker was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Booker in playoff games.
Brandon Blaney
Blaney was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Blaney in playoff games.
Keith Millard
Millard was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. Millard's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-19-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Jonathan Gannon
Gannon was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. Gannon's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-19-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Arthur Smith
Smith was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2011 season.
Rayna Stewart
Stewart was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Matt Burke
Burke was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007-2008) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Burke in playoff games.
Ronnie Vinklarek
Vinklarek was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2000 season. Vinklarek's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Vinklarek in playoff games.
Jim Schwartz
Schwartz was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 1999 season. Schwartz's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Schwartz in playoff games. In 1999, the Tennessee Titans faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV and the Titans, under the direction of head coach Jeff Fisher, lost 16-23.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive assistant coach for the Tennessee Oilers in the 1998 season.
Alan Lowry
Lowry was the defensive assistant coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1996 season.
Clancy Pendergast
Pendergast was the defensive assistant coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1995 season.
Ken Houston
Houston was the defensive assistant coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1982 season. Houston's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 1-8-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Ed Biles
Biles was the defensive assistant coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1974 season.
Tennessee Titans defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Donatell | 2024 | 1-6-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
| Clinton McMillan | 2021, 2023 | 18-16-0 | 52.9% | 0-1 |
| Matt Edwards | 2020 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Scott Booker | 2018-2019 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 2-1 |
| Ryan Crow | 2018-2019 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 2-1 |
| Brandon Blaney | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Jonathan Gannon | 2012-2013 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Keith Millard | 2012-2013 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Arthur Smith | 2011 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Rayna Stewart | 2009-2010 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Matt Burke | 2006-2008 | 31-17-0 | 64.6% | 0-2 |
| Ronnie Vinklarek | 2000 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 0-1 |
| Jim Schwartz | 1999 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 3-1 |
| Jerry Gray | 1998 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Alan Lowry | 1996 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Clancy Pendergast | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ken Houston | 1982 | 1-8-0 | 11.1% | 0-0 |
| Ed Biles | 1974 | 7-7-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Tennessee Titans defensive assistant coach facts
- Ed Biles was the first defensive assistant coach in Titans history in 1974.
- Matt Burke coached the most seasons as the Titans's defensive assistant coach at three seasons.
- Steve Donatell is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.