Cleveland Browns defensive line coach history
Jacques Cesaire
Cesaire is the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns since the 2024 season.
Ben Bloom
Bloom was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2023 season. Bloom's record as the team's defensive line coach was 11-6-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bloom in playoff games.
Chris Kiffin
Kiffin was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Kiffin's record as the team's defensive line coach was 26-23-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Kiffin in playoff games.
Tosh Lupoi
Lupoi was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 season.
Clyde Simmons
Simmons was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.
Robert Nunn
Nunn was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 season. Nunn's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Anthony Weaver
Weaver was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Cullen
Cullen was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 season.
Dwaine Board
Board was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Bryan Cox
Cox was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Randy Melvin
Melvin was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years.
Andre Patterson
Patterson was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.
Ray Hamilton
Hamilton was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hamilton in playoff games.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 season. Crennel's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Clarence Brooks
Brooks was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 season. Brooks' record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Jacob Burney
Burney was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Burney in playoff games.
John Mitchell
Mitchell was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years.
John Teerlinck
Teerlinck was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Teerlinck in playoff games.
Tom Pratt
Pratt was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1981-1988 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1982, 1985-1988) and had a 2-5 record under Coach Pratt in playoff games.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1968-1975, 1979 seasons, a total of nine years. Modzelewski's record as the team's defensive line coach was 68-55-3, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1968-1969, 1971-1972) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Modzelewski in playoff games.
Cleveland Browns defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Cesaire | 2024 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Ben Bloom | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 0-1 |
| Chris Kiffin | 2020-2022 | 26-23-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Tosh Lupoi | 2019 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Clyde Simmons | 2017-2018 | 7-24-1 | 23.4% | 0-0 |
| Robert Nunn | 2016 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Weaver | 2014-2015 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Joe Cullen | 2013 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dwaine Board | 2011-2012 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Bryan Cox | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Randy Melvin | 2005-2008 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Andre Patterson | 2003-2004 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Ray Hamilton | 2001-2002 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Romeo Crennel | 2000 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Clarence Brooks | 1999 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Jacob Burney | 1994-1995 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| John Mitchell | 1991-1993 | 20-28-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| John Teerlinck | 1989-1990 | 12-19-1 | 39.1% | 1-1 |
| Tom Pratt | 1981-1988 | 63-57-0 | 52.5% | 2-5 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1968-1975, 1979 | 68-55-3 | 55.2% | 2-4 |
Cleveland Browns defensive line coach facts
- Dick Modzelewski was the first defensive line coach in Browns history in 1968.
- Dick Modzelewski coached the most seasons as the Browns's defensive line coach at nine seasons.
- Jacques Cesaire is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.