Cleveland Browns defensive line coach history

Ben Bloom

Bloom is the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns since 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
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.
  • Ben Bloom is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.