Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach history

Nathan Ollie

Ollie is the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2022 season, 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
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.
  • Nathan Ollie is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.