New Orleans Saints defensive assistant coach history
Matt Giordano
Giordano is the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2023 season.
Sterling Moore
Moore was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2022 season.
Jordan Traylor
Traylor was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.
Cory Robinson
Robinson was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2020 season. Robinson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Robinson in playoff games.
Michael Wilhoite
Wilhoite was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2020 season. Wilhoite's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wilhoite in playoff games.
Leigh Torrence
Torrence was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. Torrence's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 37-11-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2017-2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Torrence in playoff games.
Michael Hodges
Hodges was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Hodges' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 24-8-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2017-2018) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Hodges in playoff games.
James Willis
Willis was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Marcus Ungaro
Ungaro was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Ungaro in playoff games.
Brian Young
Young was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Young in playoff games.
Greg Brown
Brown was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years.
Ty Knott
Knott was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years.
Joe Alley
Alley was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike Woodford
Woodford was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2001 season.
Rickey Jackson
Jackson was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. Jackson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Ned James
James was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. James' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history.
John Pagano
Pagano was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Pagano's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Steve Trimble
Trimble was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1995 season.
Everett Withers
Withers was the defensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 season.
New Orleans Saints defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Giordano | 2023 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Jordan Traylor | 2021-2022 | 16-18-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Sterling Moore | 2022 | 7-10-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Michael Wilhoite | 2020 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| Cory Robinson | 2020 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| Leigh Torrence | 2017-2019 | 37-11-0 | 77.1% | 2-3 |
| Michael Hodges | 2017-2018 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 2-2 |
| Marcus Ungaro | 2013-2016 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| James Willis | 2015-2016 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Brian Young | 2013-2014 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Ty Knott | 2003-2005 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-0 |
| Greg Brown | 2002-2005 | 28-36-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Alley | 2003-2004 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Woodford | 2001 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ned James | 1998-1999 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Rickey Jackson | 1998-1999 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| John Pagano | 1996-1997 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Steve Trimble | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Everett Withers | 1994 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
New Orleans Saints defensive assistant coach facts
- Everett Withers was the first defensive assistant coach in Saints history in 1994.
- Greg Brown and Marcus Ungaro coached the most seasons as the Saints's defensive assistant coach at four seasons.
- Matt Giordano is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.