Cleveland Browns defensive assistant coach history

Zach Dunn

Dunn is the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Dunn's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 18-16-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Dunn in playoff games.

Ryan Downard

Downard was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.

Chuck Bullough

Bullough was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.

Ben Bloom

Bloom was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 season.

Bob Trott

Trott was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. Trott's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 24-40-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Phillip Banko

Banko was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2004 season. Banko's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Mike Pitts

Pitts was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 season. Pitts' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Cleveland Browns history.

John Fabris

Fabris was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 season. Fabris' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Tom Spann

Spann was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1995 season.

Phil Savage

Savage was the defensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1993 season. Savage's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Cleveland Browns history.


Cleveland Browns defensive assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Zach Dunn 2022-2023 18-16-0 52.9% 0-1
Ryan Downard 2014-2015 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Chuck Bullough 2011-2012 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Ben Bloom 2010 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Bob Trott 2005-2008 24-40-0 37.5% 0-0
Phillip Banko 2004 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
John Fabris 2000 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Mike Pitts 2000 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Tom Spann 1995 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Phil Savage 1993 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0

Cleveland Browns defensive assistant coach facts

  • Phil Savage was the first defensive assistant coach in Browns history in 1993.
  • Bob Trott coached the most seasons as the Browns's defensive assistant coach at four seasons.
  • Zach Dunn is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.