Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator history
Brian Flores
Flores is the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Ed Donatell
Donatell was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 season. Donatell's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 13-4-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Donatell in playoff games.
George Edwards
Edwards was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2019 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Edwards in playoff games.
Alan Williams
Williams was the defensive coordinator 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 Williams in playoff games.
Fred Pagac
Pagac was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 season. Pagac's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history.
Leslie Frazier
Frazier was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007-2010 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Frazier in playoff games.
Mike Tomlin
Tomlin was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 season. Tomlin's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 6-10-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history.
Ted Cottrell
Cottrell was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Cottrell in playoff games.
George O'Leary
O'Leary was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 season.
Willie Shaw
Shaw was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 season. Shaw's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 6-10-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history.
Emmitt Thomas
Thomas was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Thomas in playoff games.
Foge Fazio
Fazio was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. Fazio's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 43-21-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1996-1999) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Fazio in playoff games.
Tony Dungy
Dungy was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992-1994) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Dungy in playoff games.
Monte Kiffin
Kiffin was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1991 season.
Floyd Peters
Peters was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986-1990 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Peters in playoff games.
Bob Hollway
Hollway was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1967-1970, 1978-1983, 1985 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1968-1970, 1978, 1980, 1982) and had a 3-6 record under Coach Hollway 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.
Floyd Reese
Reese was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1984 season. Reese's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history.
Neill Armstrong
Armstrong was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1971-1977 seasons, a total of seven years. Armstrong's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 72-25-1, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1971, 1973-1977) and had a 7-6 record under Coach Armstrong in playoff games. 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. 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.
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flores | 2023-2024 | 12-12-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ed Donatell | 2022 | 13-4-0 | 76.5% | 0-1 |
| George Edwards | 2014-2019 | 57-38-1 | 59.9% | 2-3 |
| Alan Williams | 2012-2013 | 15-16-1 | 48.4% | 0-1 |
| Fred Pagac | 2011 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Leslie Frazier | 2007-2010 | 33-25-0 | 56.9% | 1-2 |
| Mike Tomlin | 2006 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Ted Cottrell | 2004-2005 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| George O'Leary | 2003 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Willie Shaw | 2002 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Emmitt Thomas | 2000-2001 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Foge Fazio | 1996-1999 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 3-4 |
| Tony Dungy | 1992-1995 | 38-26-0 | 59.4% | 0-3 |
| Monte Kiffin | 1991 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Peters | 1986-1990 | 44-35-0 | 55.7% | 3-3 |
| Bob Hollway | 1967-1970, 1978-1983, 1985 | 86-71-4 | 54.7% | 3-6 |
| Floyd Reese | 1984 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Neill Armstrong | 1971-1977 | 72-25-1 | 74.0% | 7-6 |
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator facts
- Bob Hollway was the first defensive coordinator in Vikings history in 1967.
- Bob Hollway coached the most seasons as the Vikings's defensive coordinator at eleven seasons.
- Brian Flores is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.