Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator history
Chris Shula
Shula is the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams since the 2024 season.
Raheem Morris
Morris was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021, 2023) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Morris in playoff games. In 2021, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, won 23-20.
Brandon Staley
Staley was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2020 season. Staley's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Staley in playoff games.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. Phillips' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 33-15-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2017-2018) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games. In 2018, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, lost 3-13.
Gregg Williams
Williams was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 2014-2016 seasons, a total of three years.
Tim Walton
Walton was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 season.
Blake Williams
Williams was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 season.
Ken Flajole
Flajole was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. Flajole's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-38-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history.
Jim Haslett
Haslett was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Haslett's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-25-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history.
Larry Marmie
Marmie was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Marmie in playoff games.
Lovie Smith
Smith was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Smith's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 33-15-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001, 2003) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Smith in playoff games. In 2001, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Mike Martz, lost 17-20.
Peter Giunta
Giunta was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Giunta in playoff games. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Dick Vermeil, won 23-16.
Bud Carson
Carson was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 1978-1981, 1997 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978-1980) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Carson in playoff games. In 1979, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Ray Malavasi, lost 19-31.
Willie Shaw
Shaw was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.
George Dyer
Dyer was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years.
Fritz Shurmur
Shurmur was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1984-1990 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1984-1986, 1988-1989) and had a 3-5 record under Coach Shurmur in playoff games.
Herb Paterra
Paterra was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1982 season. Paterra's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-7-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Shula | 2024 | 9-6-0 | 60.0% | 0-0 |
| Raheem Morris | 2021-2023 | 27-24-0 | 52.9% | 4-1 |
| Brandon Staley | 2020 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Wade Phillips | 2017-2019 | 33-15-0 | 68.8% | 2-2 |
| Gregg Williams | 2014-2016 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Tim Walton | 2013 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Blake Williams | 2012 | 7-8-1 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Ken Flajole | 2009-2011 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Haslett | 2006-2008 | 11-25-0 | 30.6% | 0-0 |
| Larry Marmie | 2004-2005 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 1-1 |
| Lovie Smith | 2001-2003 | 33-15-0 | 68.8% | 2-2 |
| Peter Giunta | 1998-2000 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 3-1 |
| Bud Carson | 1978-1981, 1997 | 43-37-0 | 53.8% | 3-3 |
| Willie Shaw | 1995-1996 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| George Dyer | 1992-1994 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Fritz Shurmur | 1984-1990 | 63-48-0 | 56.8% | 3-5 |
| Herb Paterra | 1982 | 2-7-0 | 22.2% | 0-0 |
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator facts
- Bud Carson was the first defensive coordinator in Rams history in 1978.
- Fritz Shurmur coached the most seasons as the Rams's defensive coordinator at seven seasons.
- Chris Shula is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.