Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator history
Dennard Wilson
Wilson is the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans since the 2024 season. Wilson's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 1-6-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Tennessee Titans history.
Shane Bowen
Bowen was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bowen in playoff games.
Dean Pees
Pees was the defensive coordinator 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 Pees in playoff games.
Dick LeBeau
LeBeau was the defensive coordinator 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 LeBeau in playoff games.
Ray Horton
Horton was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years.
Chuck Cecil
Cecil was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Jim Schwartz
Schwartz was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in the 2001-2008 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2002-2003, 2007-2008) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Schwartz in playoff games.
Gregg Williams
Williams was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Oilers and Tennessee Titans in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. Williams' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 42-22-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Williams 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.
Steve Sidwell
Sidwell was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.
Jeff Fisher
Fisher was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1994 season. Fisher's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Tennessee Titans history.
Buddy Ryan
Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1993 season. Ryan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 12-4-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Ryan in playoff games.
Jim Eddy
Eddy was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. Eddy's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 30-18-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1990-1992) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Eddy in playoff games.
Jerry Glanville
Glanville was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Studley
Studley was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1983 season. Studley's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Tennessee Titans history.
Dick Nolan
Nolan was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1981 season.
Ed Biles
Biles was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1975-1980 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978-1980) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Biles in playoff games.
Bum Phillips
Phillips was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in the 1974 season.
Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennard Wilson | 2024 | 1-6-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
| Shane Bowen | 2021-2023 | 25-26-0 | 49.0% | 0-1 |
| Dean Pees | 2018-2019 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 2-1 |
| Dick LeBeau | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Ray Horton | 2014-2015 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Gray | 2011-2013 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Cecil | 2009-2010 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Schwartz | 2001-2008 | 70-58-0 | 54.7% | 2-4 |
| Gregg Williams | 1997-2000 | 42-22-0 | 65.6% | 3-2 |
| Steve Sidwell | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Fisher | 1994 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Buddy Ryan | 1993 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 0-1 |
| Jim Eddy | 1990-1992 | 30-18-0 | 62.5% | 1-3 |
| Jerry Glanville | 1984-1985 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Studley | 1983 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Dick Nolan | 1981 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ed Biles | 1975-1980 | 55-35-0 | 61.1% | 4-3 |
| Bum Phillips | 1974 | 7-7-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator facts
- Bum Phillips was the first defensive coordinator in Titans history in 1974.
- Jim Schwartz coached the most seasons as the Titans's defensive coordinator at eight seasons.
- Dennard Wilson is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.