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 | 17-24-1 | 41.7% | 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.