Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach history
Marcus Dixon
Dixon is the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2024 season. Dixon's record as the team's defensive line coach was 5-2-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Chris Rumph
Rumph was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rumph in playoff games.
Andre Patterson
Patterson was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998-1999, 2014-2021 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1998-1999, 2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 4-5 record under Coach Patterson in playoff games.
Brendan Daly
Daly was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Daly in playoff games.
Karl Dunbar
Dunbar was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2011 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Dunbar in playoff games.
Ryan Silverfield
Silverfield was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Silverfield in playoff games.
Brian Baker
Baker was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001, 2004-2005 seasons, a total of three years. Baker's record as the team's defensive line coach was 22-26-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Baker in playoff games.
George O'Leary
O'Leary was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 season. O'Leary's record as the team's defensive line coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Fred Von Appen
Von Appen was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Von Appen in playoff games.
John Levra
Levra was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1995-1997 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1996-1997) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Levra in playoff games.
John Teerlinck
Teerlinck was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992-1994) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Teerlinck in playoff games.
Paul Wiggin
Wiggin was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985-1991 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Wiggin in playoff games.
Tom Batta
Batta was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1984 season. Batta's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Buddy Ryan
Ryan was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Ryan's record as the team's defensive line coach was 20-7-1, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1976-1977) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Ryan in playoff games. In 1976, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XI and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 14-32.
Jack Patera
Patera was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1969-1975 seasons, a total of seven years. Patera's record as the team's defensive line coach was 76-22-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1969-1971, 1973-1975) and had a 6-6 record under Coach Patera in playoff games. In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 7-23. In 1973, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VIII and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 7-24. In 1974, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl IX and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 6-16.
Marion Campbell
Campbell was the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1964-1966 seasons, a total of three years.
Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Dixon | 2024 | 5-2-0 | 71.4% | 0-0 |
| Chris Rumph | 2022-2023 | 20-14-0 | 58.8% | 0-1 |
| Andre Patterson | 1998-1999, 2014-2021 | 97-63-1 | 60.6% | 4-5 |
| Brendan Daly | 2012-2013 | 15-16-1 | 48.4% | 0-1 |
| Karl Dunbar | 2006-2011 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 1-2 |
| Ryan Silverfield | 2009-2010 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Brian Baker | 2001, 2004-2005 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 1-1 |
| George O'Leary | 2002 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Fred Von Appen | 2000 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| John Levra | 1995-1997 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-2 |
| John Teerlinck | 1992-1994 | 30-18-0 | 62.5% | 0-3 |
| Paul Wiggin | 1985-1991 | 59-52-0 | 53.2% | 3-3 |
| Tom Batta | 1984 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Buddy Ryan | 1976-1977 | 20-7-1 | 73.2% | 3-2 |
| Jack Patera | 1969-1975 | 76-22-0 | 77.6% | 6-6 |
| Marion Campbell | 1964-1966 | 19-21-2 | 47.6% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach facts
- Marion Campbell was the first defensive line coach in Vikings history in 1964.
- Andre Patterson coached the most seasons as the Vikings's defensive line coach at ten seasons.
- Marcus Dixon is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.