Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator history

Gus Bradley

Bradley is the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2022 season, a total of three years.

Matt Eberflus

Eberflus was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Eberflus in playoff games.

Ted Monachino

Monachino was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years.

Greg Manusky

Manusky was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012-2015 seasons, a total of four years. Manusky's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 41-23-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Manusky in playoff games.

Larry Coyer

Coyer was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Coyer 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.

Ron Meeks

Meeks was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002-2008 seasons, a total of seven years. Meeks' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 85-27-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2002-2008) and had a 7-6 record under Coach Meeks 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.

Vic Fangio

Fangio was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Fangio in playoff games.

Rusty Tillman

Tillman was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 season. Tillman's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Indianapolis Colts history.

Jim Johnson

Johnson was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.

Vince Tobin

Tobin was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Tobin in playoff games.

Rick Venturi

Venturi was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984, 1991-1993 seasons, a total of four years.

Bill Muir

Muir was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.

George Hill

Hill was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hill in playoff games.

Bud Carson

Carson was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 season. Carson's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 0-8-1, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Indianapolis Colts history.

Chuck Weber

Weber was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Colts in the 1980-1981 seasons, a total of two years.

Maxie Baughan

Baughan was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Colts in the 1975-1979 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1975-1977) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Baughan in playoff games.

Don Doll

Doll was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Colts in the 1974 season. Doll's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Indianapolis Colts history.

Charley Winner

Winner was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Colts in the 1963-1965 seasons, a total of three years. Winner's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 30-11-1, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1964-1965) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Winner in playoff games.


Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Gus Bradley 2022-2024 20-28-1 41.8% 0-0
Matt Eberflus 2018-2021 37-28-0 56.9% 1-2
Ted Monachino 2016-2017 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Greg Manusky 2012-2015 41-23-0 64.1% 3-3
Larry Coyer 2009-2011 24-19-0 55.8% 2-2
Ron Meeks 2002-2008 85-27-0 75.9% 7-6
Vic Fangio 1999-2001 29-19-0 60.4% 0-2
Rusty Tillman 1998 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Jim Johnson 1996-1997 12-20-0 37.5% 0-1
Vince Tobin 1994-1995 17-15-0 53.1% 2-1
Rick Venturi 1984, 1991-1993 17-36-0 32.1% 0-0
Bill Muir 1989-1990 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
George Hill 1985-1988 26-37-0 41.3% 0-1
Bud Carson 1982 0-8-1 5.6% 0-0
Chuck Weber 1980-1981 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Maxie Baughan 1975-1979 41-33-0 55.4% 0-3
Don Doll 1974 2-12-0 14.3% 0-0
Charley Winner 1963-1965 30-11-1 72.6% 0-2

Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator facts

  • Charley Winner was the first defensive coordinator in Colts history in 1963.
  • Ron Meeks coached the most seasons as the Colts's defensive coordinator at seven seasons.
  • Gus Bradley is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.