New York Jets defensive coordinator history

Jeff Ulbrich

Ulbrich is the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets since the 2021 season, a total of three years.

Gregg Williams

Williams was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. Williams' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 7-21-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history.

Kacy Rodgers

Rodgers was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2015-2018 seasons, a total of four years.

Dennis Thurman

Thurman was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.

Mike Pettine

Pettine was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Pettine in playoff games.

Bob Sutton

Sutton was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sutton in playoff games.

Donnie Henderson

Henderson was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Henderson in playoff games.

Ted Cottrell

Cottrell was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Cottrell in playoff games.

Mike Nolan

Nolan was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 2000 season. Nolan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 9-7-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history.

Jim Vechiarella

Vechiarella was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. Vechiarella's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-28-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history.

Pete Carroll

Carroll was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Carroll in playoff games.

Ralph Hawkins

Hawkins was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 1989 season. Hawkins' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history.

Bud Carson

Carson was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. Carson's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 35-27-1, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Carson in playoff games.

Joe Gardi

Gardi was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 1981-1984 seasons, a total of four years. Gardi's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 30-26-1, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Gardi in playoff games.

John Mazur

Mazur was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in the 1980 season. Mazur's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in New York Jets history.

New York Jets defensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jeff Ulbrich 2021-2023 18-33-0 35.3% 0-0
Gregg Williams 2019-2020 7-21-0 25.0% 0-0
Kacy Rodgers 2015-2018 24-40-0 37.5% 0-0
Dennis Thurman 2013-2014 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Mike Pettine 2009-2012 34-30-0 53.1% 4-2
Bob Sutton 2006-2008 23-25-0 47.9% 0-1
Donnie Henderson 2004-2005 14-18-0 43.8% 1-1
Ted Cottrell 2001-2003 25-23-0 52.1% 1-2
Mike Nolan 2000 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Jim Vechiarella 1995-1996 4-28-0 12.5% 0-0
Pete Carroll 1990-1993 26-38-0 40.6% 0-1
Ralph Hawkins 1989 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Bud Carson 1985-1988 35-27-1 56.3% 1-2
Joe Gardi 1981-1984 30-26-1 53.5% 2-2
John Mazur 1980 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0

New York Jets defensive coordinator facts