New Orleans Saints assistant linebackers coach history

Adam Gristick

Gristick is the assistant linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2025 season.

Michael Hodges

Hodges was the assistant linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 season. Hodges' record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful assistant linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hodges in playoff games.

Blake Williams

Williams was the assistant linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years. Williams' record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 24-8-0, making him the third-most successful assistant linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2010-2011) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Williams in playoff games.

Adam Zimmer

Zimmer was the assistant linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 season. Zimmer's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful assistant linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and the Saints, under the direction of head coach Sean Payton, won 31-17.


New Orleans Saints assistant linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Adam Gristick 2025 0-0-0 0% 0-0
Michael Hodges 2019 13-3-0 81.3% 0-1
Blake Williams 2010-2011 24-8-0 75.0% 1-2
Adam Zimmer 2009 13-3-0 81.3% 3-0

New Orleans Saints assistant linebackers coach facts

  • Adam Zimmer was the first assistant linebackers coach in Saints history in 2009.
  • Blake Williams coached the most seasons as the Saints's assistant linebackers coach at two seasons.
  • Adam Gristick is the current assistant linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2025 season.