New York Giants defensive line coach history
Andre Patterson
Patterson is the defensive line coach for the New York Giants since the 2022 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Patterson in playoff games.
Sean Spencer
Spencer was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years.
Gary Emanuel
Emanuel was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Emanuel's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in New York Giants history.
Patrick Graham
Graham was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Graham in playoff games.
Robert Nunn
Nunn was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 2010-2015 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Nunn in playoff games. In 2011, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 21-17.
Mike Waufle
Waufle was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 2004-2009 seasons, a total of six years. Waufle's record as the team's defensive line coach was 55-41-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2005-2008) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Waufle in playoff games. In 2007, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 17-14.
Denny Marcin
Marcin was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1997-2003 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1997, 2000, 2002) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Marcin in playoff games. In 2000, the New York Giants faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Jim Fassel, lost 7-34.
Earl Leggett
Leggett was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1993-1996 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Leggett in playoff games.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. Crennel's record as the team's defensive line coach was 27-21-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1990) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Crennel in playoff games. In 1990, the New York Giants faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, won 20-19.
Lamar Leachman
Leachman was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1980-1989 seasons, a total of ten years. Leachman's record as the team's defensive line coach was 81-70-1, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1981, 1984-1986, 1989) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Leachman in playoff games. In 1986, the New York Giants faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, won 39-20.
Jim Stanley
Stanley was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1979 season.
Joe Galat
Galat was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1977 season.
Jay Fry
Fry was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1976 season. Fry's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-11-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in New York Giants history.
Floyd Peters
Peters was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years. Peters' record as the team's defensive line coach was 7-21-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in New York Giants history.
Jim Katcavage
Katcavage was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1969-1973 seasons, a total of five years.
Jack Patera
Patera was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants in the 1967 season.
New York Giants defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Patterson | 2022-2024 | 17-31-1 | 35.7% | 1-1 |
| Sean Spencer | 2020-2021 | 10-23-0 | 30.3% | 0-0 |
| Gary Emanuel | 2018-2019 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Patrick Graham | 2016-2017 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Robert Nunn | 2010-2015 | 47-49-0 | 49.0% | 4-0 |
| Mike Waufle | 2004-2009 | 55-41-0 | 57.3% | 4-3 |
| Denny Marcin | 1997-2003 | 58-53-1 | 52.2% | 2-3 |
| Earl Leggett | 1993-1996 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 1-1 |
| Romeo Crennel | 1990-1992 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 3-0 |
| Lamar Leachman | 1980-1989 | 81-70-1 | 53.6% | 6-4 |
| Jim Stanley | 1979 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Joe Galat | 1977 | 5-9-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Jay Fry | 1976 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Peters | 1974-1975 | 7-21-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jim Katcavage | 1969-1973 | 29-40-1 | 42.1% | 0-0 |
| Jack Patera | 1967 | 7-7-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
New York Giants defensive line coach facts
- Jack Patera was the first defensive line coach in Giants history in 1967.
- Lamar Leachman coached the most seasons as the Giants's defensive line coach at ten seasons.
- Andre Patterson is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.