Seattle Seahawks defensive assistant coach history
Josh Bynes
Bynes is the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2024 season.
Neiko Thorpe
Thorpe was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 season.
Will Tukuafu
Tukuafu was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 season.
Kenny Norton III
Norton III was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Norton III in playoff games.
DeShawn Shead
Shead was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2021 season. Shead's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-10-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Seattle Seahawks history.
Aaron Curry
Curry was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Curry's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 19-14-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Curry in playoff games.
Damione Lewis
Lewis was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Lewis' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 19-14-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games.
Marquand Manuel
Manuel was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Manuel's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 25-7-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Manuel in playoff games. In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Pete Carroll, won 43-8. In 2014, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Pete Carroll, lost 24-28.
Nate Carroll
Carroll was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2010, 2012) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Carroll in playoff games.
Mike Phair
Phair was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 season. Phair's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Phair in playoff games.
Zerick Rollins
Rollins was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2001 season.
Dick Roach
Roach was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Roach in playoff games.
Ned James
James was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 season.
Keith Gilbertson
Gilbertson was the defensive assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1996 season. Gilbertson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Seattle Seahawks history.
Seattle Seahawks defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bynes | 2024 | 8-7-0 | 53.3% | 0-0 |
| Will Tukuafu | 2023 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Neiko Thorpe | 2023 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Kenny Norton III | 2021-2022 | 16-18-0 | 47.1% | 0-1 |
| Damione Lewis | 2020-2021 | 19-14-0 | 57.6% | 0-1 |
| Aaron Curry | 2020-2021 | 19-14-0 | 57.6% | 0-1 |
| DeShawn Shead | 2021 | 7-10-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Marquand Manuel | 2013-2014 | 25-7-0 | 78.1% | 5-1 |
| Nate Carroll | 2010-2012 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 2-2 |
| Mike Phair | 2010 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 1-1 |
| Zerick Rollins | 2001 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Dick Roach | 1999-2000 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Ned James | 1997 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Keith Gilbertson | 1996 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
Seattle Seahawks defensive assistant coach facts
- Keith Gilbertson was the first defensive assistant coach in Seahawks history in 1996.
- Nate Carroll coached the most seasons as the Seahawks's defensive assistant coach at three seasons.
- Josh Bynes is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.