Cleveland Browns linebackers coach history
Jason Tarver
Tarver is the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns since the 2020 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020, 2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Tarver in playoff games.
Al Holcomb
Holcomb was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 season.
Blake Williams
Williams was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Williams' record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-21-1, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Chuck Driesbach
Driesbach was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Davis
Davis was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Matt Eberflus
Eberflus was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike Haluchak
Haluchak was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years.
George Edwards
Edwards was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2004 season. Edwards' record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Clancy Pendergast
Pendergast was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 season.
Keith Butler
Butler was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999-2002 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Butler in playoff games.
Chuck Bresnahan
Bresnahan was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1995 season.
Woody Widenhofer
Widenhofer was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Widenhofer's record as the team's linebackers coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Widenhofer in playoff games.
Al Groh
Groh was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 season.
Don Blackmon
Blackmon was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 season.
Jim Bates
Bates was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 season.
Jim Vechiarella
Vechiarella was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 season. Vechiarella's record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Dan Radakovich
Radakovich was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1989 season. Radakovich's record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-6-1, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Radakovich in playoff games.
Dave Adolph
Adolph was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1979-1984, 1986-1988 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1980, 1982, 1986-1988) and had a 2-5 record under Coach Adolph in playoff games.
Tom Olivadotti
Olivadotti was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Olivadotti's record as the team's linebackers coach was 20-12-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Olivadotti in playoff games.
Dick MacPherson
MacPherson was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1978 season.
Walt Corey
Corey was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years.
Dale Lindsey
Lindsey was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1974 season.
Cleveland Browns linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Tarver | 2020-2024 | 39-35-0 | 52.7% | 1-2 |
| Al Holcomb | 2019 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Blake Williams | 2017-2018 | 2-21-1 | 10.4% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Driesbach | 2014-2015 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Bill Davis | 2011-2012 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Matt Eberflus | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Haluchak | 2005-2008 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| George Edwards | 2004 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Clancy Pendergast | 2003 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Keith Butler | 1999-2002 | 21-43-0 | 32.8% | 0-1 |
| Chuck Bresnahan | 1995 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Woody Widenhofer | 1993-1994 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Al Groh | 1992 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Bates | 1991 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Don Blackmon | 1991 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Vechiarella | 1990 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Dan Radakovich | 1989 | 9-6-1 | 59.4% | 1-1 |
| Dave Adolph | 1979-1984, 1986-1988 | 75-61-0 | 55.1% | 2-5 |
| Tom Olivadotti | 1985-1986 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 1-2 |
| Dick MacPherson | 1978 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Walt Corey | 1975-1977 | 18-24-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Dale Lindsey | 1974 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Cleveland Browns linebackers coach facts
- Dale Lindsey was the first linebackers coach in Browns history in 1974.
- Dave Adolph coached the most seasons as the Browns's linebackers coach at nine seasons.
- Jason Tarver is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.