Indianapolis Colts defensive assistant coach history
Payton McCollum
McCollum is the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2023 season.
Shawn Terlecky
Terlecky was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 season. Terlecky's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Tim Berbenich
Berbenich was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 season.
Bill Teerlinck
Teerlinck was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007-2011 seasons, a total of five years. Teerlinck's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 51-29-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2007-2010) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Teerlinck in playoff games. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Jim Caldwell, lost 17-31.
John Pagano
Pagano was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2001 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.
Kevin Spencer
Spencer was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2001 season. Spencer's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 6-10-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Jay Robertson
Robertson was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992-1993, 1997 seasons, a total of three years. Robertson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 16-32-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Fred Bruney
Bruney was the defensive assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. Bruney's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Bruney in playoff games.
Bill Arnsparger
Arnsparger was the defensive assistant coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1964-1969 seasons, a total of six years. Arnsparger's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 63-17-4, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1964-1965, 1968) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Arnsparger in playoff games. In 1968, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the New York Jets in Super Bowl III and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 7-16.
Indianapolis Colts defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton McCollum | 2023 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Shawn Terlecky | 2017 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Tim Berbenich | 2015 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Teerlinck | 2007-2011 | 51-29-0 | 63.8% | 2-4 |
| Kevin Spencer | 2001 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| John Pagano | 1998-2001 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 0-2 |
| Jay Robertson | 1992-1993, 1997 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Fred Bruney | 1994-1996 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 2-2 |
| Bill Arnsparger | 1964-1969 | 63-17-4 | 77.4% | 2-3 |
Indianapolis Colts defensive assistant coach facts
- Bill Arnsparger was the first defensive assistant coach in Colts history in 1964.
- Bill Arnsparger coached the most seasons as the Colts's defensive assistant coach at six seasons.
- Payton McCollum is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.