Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator history
Patrick Graham
Graham is the defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Graham's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 16-30-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Las Vegas Raiders history.
Gus Bradley
Bradley was the defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 season. Bradley's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-7-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bradley in playoff games.
Paul Guenther
Guenther was the defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years.
Ken Norton Jr.
Jr. was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jr. in playoff games.
Jason Tarver
Tarver was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. Tarver's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-37-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Las Vegas Raiders history.
Chuck Bresnahan
Bresnahan was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in the 2000-2003, 2011 seasons, a total of five years. Bresnahan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 45-35-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2000-2002) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Bresnahan in playoff games. In 2002, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Bill Callahan, lost 21-48.
John Marshall
Marshall was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Rob Ryan
Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in the 2004-2008 seasons, a total of five years. Ryan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 20-60-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Las Vegas Raiders history.
Willie Shaw
Shaw was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years.
John Fox
Fox was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.
Gunther Cunningham
Cunningham was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cunningham in playoff games.
Charlie Sumner
Sumner was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1979-1984, 1986-1989 seasons, a total of ten years. Sumner's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 86-66-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1980, 1982-1984) and had a 8-2 record under Coach Sumner in playoff games. In 1980, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 27-10. In 1983, the Los Angeles Raiders faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 38-9.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Graham | 2022-2024 | 16-30-0 | 34.8% | 0-0 |
| Gus Bradley | 2021 | 10-7-0 | 58.8% | 0-1 |
| Paul Guenther | 2018-2020 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-0 |
| Ken Norton Jr. | 2015-2017 | 23-19-0 | 54.8% | 0-1 |
| Jason Tarver | 2012-2014 | 11-37-0 | 22.9% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Bresnahan | 2000-2003, 2011 | 45-35-0 | 56.3% | 4-3 |
| John Marshall | 2009-2010 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Rob Ryan | 2004-2008 | 20-60-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Willie Shaw | 1998-1999 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| John Fox | 1994-1995 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Gunther Cunningham | 1992-1993 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Charlie Sumner | 1979-1984, 1986-1989 | 86-66-0 | 56.6% | 8-2 |
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator facts
- Charlie Sumner was the first defensive coordinator in Raiders history in 1979.
- Charlie Sumner coached the most seasons as the Raiders's defensive coordinator at ten seasons.
- Patrick Graham is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.