Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach history
Jay Rodgers
Rodgers is the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2024 season. Rodgers' record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-7-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Gary Emanuel
Emanuel was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.
Tosh Lupoi
Lupoi was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 season. Lupoi's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Jess Simpson
Simpson was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.
Bryant Young
Young was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Young in playoff games.
Bryan Cox
Cox was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014-2016 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Cox in playoff games. In 2016, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI and the Falcons, under the direction of head coach Dan Quinn, lost 28-34.
Ray Hamilton
Hamilton was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008-2013 seasons, a total of six years. Hamilton's record as the team's defensive line coach was 60-36-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2008, 2010-2012) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Hamilton in playoff games.
Kevin Wolthausen
Wolthausen was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 season. Wolthausen's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Bill Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001-2006 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2002, 2004) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
Bill Kollar
Kollar was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990-2000 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1991, 1995, 1998) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Kollar in playoff games. In 1998, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII and the Falcons, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 19-34.
Tommy Brasher
Brasher was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years.
Dan Sekanovich
Sekanovich was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years.
Jim Stanley
Stanley was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. Stanley's record as the team's defensive line coach was 24-17-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Stanley in playoff games.
Ed Khayat
Khayat was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years. Khayat's record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-20-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Rodgers | 2024 | 8-7-0 | 53.3% | 0-0 |
| Gary Emanuel | 2021-2022 | 14-20-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Jess Simpson | 2019-2020 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Tosh Lupoi | 2020 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bryant Young | 2017-2018 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Bryan Cox | 2014-2016 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 2-1 |
| Ray Hamilton | 2008-2013 | 60-36-0 | 62.5% | 1-4 |
| Kevin Wolthausen | 2007 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Johnson | 2001-2006 | 47-48-1 | 49.5% | 2-2 |
| Bill Kollar | 1990-2000 | 76-100-0 | 43.2% | 3-3 |
| Tommy Brasher | 1986-1989 | 18-44-1 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Dan Sekanovich | 1983-1985 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Stanley | 1980-1982 | 24-17-0 | 58.5% | 0-2 |
| Ed Khayat | 1975-1976 | 8-20-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach facts
- Ed Khayat was the first defensive line coach in Falcons history in 1975.
- Bill Kollar coached the most seasons as the Falcons's defensive line coach at eleven seasons.
- Jay Rodgers is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.