Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator history

Lou Anarumo

Anarumo is the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2019 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Anarumo in playoff games. In 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Zac Taylor, lost 20-23.

Teryl Austin

Austin was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 season. Austin's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-4-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.

Paul Guenther

Guenther was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014-2017 seasons, a total of four years. Guenther's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 35-27-2, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Guenther in playoff games.

Mike Zimmer

Zimmer was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008-2013 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2009, 2011-2013) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games.

Chuck Bresnahan

Bresnahan was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bresnahan in playoff games.

Leslie Frazier

Frazier was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.

Mark Duffner

Duffner was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. Duffner's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 8-24-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.

Dick LeBeau

LeBeau was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984-1991, 1997-2000 seasons, a total of twelve years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988, 1990) and had a 3-2 record under Coach LeBeau in playoff games. In 1988, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Sam Wyche, lost 16-20.

Larry Peccatiello

Peccatiello was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years.

Ron Lynn

Lynn was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Lynn's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 8-24-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.

Hank Bullough

Bullough was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980-1983 seasons, a total of four years. Bullough's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 32-25-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Bullough in playoff games. In 1981, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Forrest Gregg, lost 21-26.

Howard Brinker

Brinker was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1976-1979 seasons, a total of four years.

Chuck Weber

Weber was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1970-1974 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1970, 1973) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Weber in playoff games.

Tom Bass

Bass was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969 season. Bass' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-9-1, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.


Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Lou Anarumo 2019-2023 37-44-1 45.7% 5-2
Teryl Austin 2018 5-4-0 55.6% 0-0
Paul Guenther 2014-2017 35-27-2 56.3% 0-2
Mike Zimmer 2008-2013 48-47-1 50.5% 0-4
Chuck Bresnahan 2005-2007 26-22-0 54.2% 0-1
Leslie Frazier 2003-2004 16-16-0 50.0% 0-0
Mark Duffner 2001-2002 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Dick LeBeau 1984-1991, 1997-2000 75-103-0 42.1% 3-2
Larry Peccatiello 1994-1996 18-30-0 37.5% 0-0
Ron Lynn 1992-1993 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Hank Bullough 1980-1983 32-25-0 56.1% 2-2
Howard Brinker 1976-1979 26-34-0 43.3% 0-0
Chuck Weber 1970-1974 37-33-0 52.9% 0-2
Tom Bass 1969 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator facts

  • Tom Bass was the first defensive coordinator in Bengals history in 1969.
  • Dick LeBeau coached the most seasons as the Bengals's defensive coordinator at twelve seasons.
  • Lou Anarumo is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2019 season.