Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach history
Charlie Partridge
Partridge is the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2024 season.
Matt Raich
Raich is the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2024 season.
Nathan Ollie
Ollie was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years.
Brian Baker
Baker was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Baker's record as the team's defensive line coach was 20-13-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Baker in playoff games.
Mike Phair
Phair was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Phair in playoff games.
Gary Emanuel
Emanuel was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012-2017 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Emanuel in playoff games.
John Teerlinck
Teerlinck was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002-2011 seasons, a total of ten years. Teerlinck's record as the team's defensive line coach was 111-49-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (2002-2010) and had a 9-8 record under Coach Teerlinck in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Tony Dungy, won 29-17. 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.
Todd Grantham
Grantham was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years. Grantham's record as the team's defensive line coach was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Grantham in playoff games.
Greg Blache
Blache was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994-1998 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Blache in playoff games.
Francis Peay
Peay was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.
Steve Furness
Furness was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1991 season. Furness' record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
John Marshall
Marshall was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986-1988 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Marshall in playoff games.
Steve Sidwell
Sidwell was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 season. Sidwell's record as the team's defensive line coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Gunther Cunningham
Cunningham was the defensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Cunningham's record as the team's defensive line coach was 11-29-1, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Ed Khayat
Khayat was the defensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1977-1981 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1977) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Khayat in playoff games.
Jerry Smith
Smith was the defensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1974-1976 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1975-1976) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Raich | 2024 | 6-7-0 | 46.2% | 0-0 |
| Charlie Partridge | 2024 | 6-7-0 | 46.2% | 0-0 |
| Nathan Ollie | 2022-2023 | 13-20-1 | 39.7% | 0-0 |
| Brian Baker | 2020-2021 | 20-13-0 | 60.6% | 0-1 |
| Mike Phair | 2018-2019 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Gary Emanuel | 2012-2017 | 53-43-0 | 55.2% | 3-3 |
| John Teerlinck | 2002-2011 | 111-49-0 | 69.4% | 9-8 |
| Todd Grantham | 1999-2001 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 0-2 |
| Greg Blache | 1994-1998 | 32-48-0 | 40.0% | 2-2 |
| Francis Peay | 1992-1993 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Steve Furness | 1991 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| John Marshall | 1986-1988 | 21-26-0 | 44.7% | 0-1 |
| Steve Sidwell | 1985 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Gunther Cunningham | 1982-1984 | 11-29-1 | 28.0% | 0-0 |
| Ed Khayat | 1977-1981 | 29-49-0 | 37.2% | 0-1 |
| Jerry Smith | 1974-1976 | 23-19-0 | 54.8% | 0-2 |
Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach facts
- Jerry Smith was the first defensive line coach in Colts history in 1974.
- John Teerlinck coached the most seasons as the Colts's defensive line coach at ten seasons.
- Charlie Partridge and Matt Raich is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.