New York Jets defensive backs coach history
Nathaniel Willingham
Willingham is the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets since the 2024 season.
Marquand Manuel
Manuel is the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets since the 2021 season, a total of four years.
Dennard Wilson
Wilson was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. Wilson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 18-46-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in New York Jets history.
Joe Danna
Danna was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Tim McDonald
McDonald was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Dennis Thurman
Thurman was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2012 season.
Jerome Henderson
Henderson was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2008 season. Henderson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in New York Jets history.
Mike MacIntyre
MacIntyre was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2007 season. MacIntyre's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in New York Jets history.
Corwin Brown
Brown was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.
Bill Bradley
Bradley was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Bradley's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 25-23-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Bradley in playoff games.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Belichick's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 29-19-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games.
Peter Giunta
Giunta was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. Giunta's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in New York Jets history.
Sam Rutigliano
Rutigliano was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.
Ed Biles
Biles was the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1972-1973 seasons, a total of two years.
New York Jets defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquand Manuel | 2021-2024 | 21-39-0 | 35.0% | 0-0 |
| Nathaniel Willingham | 2024 | 3-6-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Dennard Wilson | 2017-2020 | 18-46-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Joe Danna | 2015-2016 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Tim McDonald | 2013-2014 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Dennis Thurman | 2012 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jerome Henderson | 2008 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike MacIntyre | 2007 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Corwin Brown | 2004-2006 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 1-2 |
| Bill Bradley | 2001-2003 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-2 |
| Bill Belichick | 1997-1999 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 1-1 |
| Peter Giunta | 1995-1996 | 4-28-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Sam Rutigliano | 1974-1975 | 10-18-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Ed Biles | 1972-1973 | 11-17-0 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
New York Jets defensive backs coach facts
- Ed Biles was the first defensive backs coach in Jets history in 1972.
- Dennard Wilson and Marquand Manuel coached the most seasons as the Jets's defensive backs coach at four seasons.
- Marquand Manuel and Nathaniel Willingham is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.