Minnesota Vikings defensive assistant coach history
Imarjaye Albury
Albury is the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Jeff Howard
Howard was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2019 seasons, a total of six years. Howard's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 57-38-1, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Howard in playoff games.
Jeff Imamura
Imamura was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2012 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008-2009, 2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Imamura in playoff games.
Ryan Silverfield
Silverfield was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 season. Silverfield's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 10-6-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Silverfield in playoff games.
Jim Panagos
Panagos was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Panagos in playoff games.
Pete Bercich
Bercich was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 season. Bercich's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Trent Walters
Walters was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 season. Walters' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-11-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Chuck Knox Jr.
Knox Jr. was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000 season. Knox Jr.'s record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Knox Jr. in playoff games.
Tom Batta
Batta was the defensive assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 season. Batta's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imarjaye Albury | 2023-2024 | 12-12-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Howard | 2014-2019 | 57-38-1 | 59.9% | 2-3 |
| Jeff Imamura | 2006-2012 | 55-57-0 | 49.1% | 1-3 |
| Ryan Silverfield | 2008 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Jim Panagos | 2003-2004 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Pete Bercich | 2002 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Trent Walters | 2001 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Knox Jr. | 2000 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Tom Batta | 1985 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings defensive assistant coach facts
- Tom Batta was the first defensive assistant coach in Vikings history in 1985.
- Jeff Imamura coached the most seasons as the Vikings's defensive assistant coach at seven seasons.
- Imarjaye Albury is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.