Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator history

Aden Durde

Durde is the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2024 season.

Clint Hurtt

Hurtt was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hurtt in playoff games.

Ken Norton Jr.

Jr. was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. Jr.'s record as the team's defensive coordinator was 40-25-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2018-2020) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Jr. in playoff games.

Kris Richard

Richard was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. Richard's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 29-18-1, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2015-2016) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Richard in playoff games.

Dan Quinn

Quinn was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Quinn's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 25-7-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Quinn 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.

Gus Bradley

Bradley was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2010, 2012) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Bradley in playoff games.

John Marshall

Marshall was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2006-2007) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Marshall in playoff games.

Ray Rhodes

Rhodes was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years. Rhodes' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 32-16-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2003-2005) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Rhodes in playoff games. In 2005, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, lost 10-21.

Steve Sidwell

Sidwell was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years.

Fritz Shurmur

Shurmur was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1999 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Shurmur in playoff games.

Greg McMackin

McMackin was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years.

Rusty Tillman

Tillman was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. Tillman's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 14-34-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history.

Tom Catlin

Catlin was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983-1991 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1984, 1987-1988) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Catlin in playoff games.

Jackie Simpson

Simpson was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. Simpson's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-15-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history.

Larry Peccatiello

Peccatiello was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.

Bob Hollway

Hollway was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Hollway's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 7-21-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Seattle Seahawks history.


Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Aden Durde 2024 8-7-0 53.3% 0-0
Clint Hurtt 2022-2023 18-16-0 52.9% 0-1
Ken Norton Jr. 2018-2021 40-25-0 61.5% 1-3
Kris Richard 2015-2017 29-18-1 61.5% 2-2
Dan Quinn 2013-2014 25-7-0 78.1% 5-1
Gus Bradley 2009-2012 30-34-0 46.9% 2-2
John Marshall 2006-2008 23-25-0 47.9% 2-2
Ray Rhodes 2003-2005 32-16-0 66.7% 2-3
Steve Sidwell 2000-2002 22-26-0 45.8% 0-0
Fritz Shurmur 1999 9-7-0 56.3% 0-1
Greg McMackin 1995-1998 31-33-0 48.4% 0-0
Rusty Tillman 1992-1994 14-34-0 29.2% 0-0
Tom Catlin 1983-1991 80-63-0 55.9% 3-4
Jackie Simpson 1981-1982 10-15-0 40.0% 0-0
Larry Peccatiello 1978-1980 22-26-0 45.8% 0-0
Bob Hollway 1976-1977 7-21-0 25.0% 0-0

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator facts

  • Bob Hollway was the first defensive coordinator in Seahawks history in 1976.
  • Tom Catlin coached the most seasons as the Seahawks's defensive coordinator at nine seasons.
  • Aden Durde is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.