Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach history

Chris Rumph

Rumph is the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2022 season, 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. Von Appen's record as the team's defensive line coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. 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
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.
  • Chris Rumph is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.