Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator history

Jim Schwartz

Schwartz is the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns since the 2023 season. Schwartz's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-6-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Cleveland Browns history. 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 third-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. 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 11-6-0 64.7% 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.