Houston Texans defensive coordinator history
Matt Burke
Burke is the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Burke's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 16-10-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Burke in playoff games.
Lovie Smith
Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2021 season. Smith's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-13-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Houston Texans history.
Anthony Weaver
Weaver was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2020 season. Weaver's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Houston Texans history.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2014-2016, 2018-2019 seasons, a total of five years. Crennel's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 48-32-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2015-2016, 2018-2019) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Crennel in playoff games.
Mike Vrabel
Vrabel was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2017 season. Vrabel's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Houston Texans history.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Phillips' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 24-24-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
Frank Bush
Bush was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Richard Smith
Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.
Vic Fangio
Fangio was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years.
Houston Texans defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Burke | 2023-2024 | 16-10-0 | 61.5% | 1-1 |
| Lovie Smith | 2021 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Weaver | 2020 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Romeo Crennel | 2014-2016, 2018-2019 | 48-32-0 | 60.0% | 2-4 |
| Mike Vrabel | 2017 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Wade Phillips | 2011-2013 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 2-2 |
| Frank Bush | 2009-2010 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Richard Smith | 2006-2008 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-0 |
| Vic Fangio | 2002-2005 | 18-46-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
Houston Texans defensive coordinator facts
- Vic Fangio was the first defensive coordinator in Texans history in 2002.
- Romeo Crennel coached the most seasons as the Texans's defensive coordinator at five seasons.
- Matt Burke is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.