Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach history
Karl Dunbar
Dunbar is the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2018 season, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2020-2021, 2023) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Dunbar in playoff games.
John Mitchell
Mitchell was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994-2017 seasons, a total of twenty-four years. Mitchell's record as the team's defensive line coach was 245-138-1, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs sixteen times (1994-1997, 2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2007-2008, 2010-2011, 2014-2017) and had a 20-14 record under Coach Mitchell in playoff games. In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, lost 17-27. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, won 21-10. In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, won 27-23. In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, lost 25-31.
Steve Furness
Furness was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Furness' record as the team's defensive line coach was 20-12-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1992-1993) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Furness in playoff games.
Joe Greene
Greene was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987-1991 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Greene in playoff games.
Jon Kolb
Kolb was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982-1987 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1982-1984) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Kolb in playoff games.
George J. Perles
Perles was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1972-1977 seasons, a total of six years. Perles' record as the team's defensive line coach was 62-21-1, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1972-1977) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Perles in playoff games. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 16-6. In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 21-17.
Dan Radakovich
Radakovich was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1971 season.
Walter Hackett
Hackett was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Hackett's record as the team's defensive line coach was 6-22-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Carl DePasqua
DePasqua was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1968 season. DePasqua's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-11-1, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Ernie Stautner
Stautner was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1963-1964 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Cherundolo
Cherundolo was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1948-1957, 1961 seasons, a total of eleven years. Cherundolo's record as the team's defensive line coach was 57-75-2, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Bill McPeak
McPeak was the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1956-1957 seasons, a total of two years.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Dunbar | 2018-2024 | 67-45-2 | 59.6% | 0-3 |
| John Mitchell | 1994-2017 | 245-138-1 | 63.9% | 20-14 |
| Steve Furness | 1992-1993 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-2 |
| Joe Greene | 1987-1991 | 38-41-0 | 48.1% | 1-1 |
| Jon Kolb | 1982-1987 | 46-42-0 | 52.3% | 1-3 |
| George J. Perles | 1972-1977 | 62-21-1 | 74.4% | 8-4 |
| Dan Radakovich | 1971 | 6-7-0 | 46.2% | 0-0 |
| Walter Hackett | 1969-1970 | 6-22-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Carl DePasqua | 1968 | 2-11-1 | 17.9% | 0-0 |
| Ernie Stautner | 1963-1964 | 12-13-3 | 48.2% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Cherundolo | 1948-1957, 1961 | 57-75-2 | 43.3% | 0-0 |
| Bill McPeak | 1956-1957 | 11-13-0 | 45.8% | 0-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach facts
- Chuck Cherundolo was the first defensive line coach in Steelers history in 1948.
- John Mitchell coached the most seasons as the Steelers's defensive line coach at twenty-four seasons.
- Karl Dunbar is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2018 season.