Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator history
Jim Schwartz
Schwartz is the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns since the 2023 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Schwartz in playoff games.
Joe Woods
Woods was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Woods in playoff games.
Steve Wilks
Wilks was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 season.
Gregg Williams
Williams was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.
Louie Cioffi
Cioffi was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 season. Cioffi's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history.
Jim O'Neil
O'Neil was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Ray Horton
Horton was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 season.
Dick Jauron
Jauron was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Rob Ryan
Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Mel Tucker
Tucker was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2008 season.
Todd Grantham
Grantham was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years.
Dave Campo
Campo was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.
Foge Fazio
Fazio was the defensive coordinator 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 Fazio in playoff games.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 season. Crennel's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 season. Slowik's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history.
Rick Venturi
Venturi was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1995 season.
Nick Saban
Saban was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1991-1994 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Saban in playoff games.
Jim Vechiarella
Vechiarella was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 season. Vechiarella's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history.
Dan Radakovich
Radakovich was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1989 season. Radakovich's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 9-6-1, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator 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 defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1984, 1986-1988 seasons, a total of four years. Adolph's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 37-26-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1986-1988) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Adolph in playoff games.
Tom Bettis
Bettis was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1985 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1985) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bettis in playoff games.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1980-1984 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.
Howard Brinker
Brinker was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the 1964-1973 seasons, a total of ten years. Brinker's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 92-44-4, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1964-1965, 1967-1969, 1971-1972) and had a 3-6 record under Coach Brinker in playoff games.
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Schwartz | 2023-2024 | 14-17-0 | 45.2% | 0-1 |
| Joe Woods | 2020-2022 | 26-23-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Steve Wilks | 2019 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Gregg Williams | 2017-2018 | 7-24-1 | 23.4% | 0-0 |
| Louie Cioffi | 2016 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim O'Neil | 2014-2015 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Ray Horton | 2013 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dick Jauron | 2011-2012 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Rob Ryan | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Mel Tucker | 2008 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Todd Grantham | 2005-2007 | 20-28-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Dave Campo | 2003-2004 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Foge Fazio | 2001-2002 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Romeo Crennel | 2000 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Bob Slowik | 1999 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Rick Venturi | 1995 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Nick Saban | 1991-1994 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 1-1 |
| Jim Vechiarella | 1990 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Dan Radakovich | 1989 | 9-6-1 | 59.4% | 1-1 |
| Dave Adolph | 1984, 1986-1988 | 37-26-0 | 58.7% | 2-3 |
| Tom Bettis | 1985 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 1980-1984 | 34-39-0 | 46.6% | 0-2 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1976-1977 | 15-13-0 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
| Howard Brinker | 1964-1973 | 92-44-4 | 67.1% | 3-6 |
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator facts
- Howard Brinker was the first defensive coordinator in Browns history in 1964.
- Howard Brinker coached the most seasons as the Browns's defensive coordinator at ten seasons.
- Jim Schwartz is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.