Washington Commanders defensive backs coach history
Brent Vieselmeyer
Vieselmeyer was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders in the 2023 season. Vieselmeyer's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-13-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Chris Harris
Harris was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.
Ray Horton
Horton was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1995-1996, 2019 seasons, a total of three years.
Torrian Gray
Gray was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2018 season.
Perry Fewell
Fewell was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Fewell's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 17-14-1, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fewell in playoff games.
Raheem Morris
Morris was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Morris in playoff games.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years. Slowik's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-21-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gray in playoff games.
George Catavolos
Catavolos was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years.
Jerry Holmes
Holmes was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001 season. Holmes' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Ron Meeks
Meeks was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2000 season. Meeks' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Tom Hayes
Hayes was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Hayes in playoff games.
Charley Winner
Winner was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years. Winner's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 20-7-1, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971-1972) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Winner in playoff games. In 1972, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach George Allen, lost 7-14.
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1964-1967 seasons, a total of four years.
Ray Willsey
Willsey was the defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1962-1963 seasons, a total of two years. Willsey's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-18-2, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Washington Commanders defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Vieselmeyer | 2023 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Chris Harris | 2020-2022 | 22-27-1 | 45.0% | 0-1 |
| Ray Horton | 1995-1996, 2019 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Torrian Gray | 2018 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Perry Fewell | 2015-2016 | 17-14-1 | 54.7% | 0-1 |
| Raheem Morris | 2012-2014 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-1 |
| Bob Slowik | 2010-2011 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Gray | 2006-2009 | 26-38-0 | 40.6% | 0-1 |
| George Catavolos | 2002-2003 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Holmes | 2001 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ron Meeks | 2000 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Tom Hayes | 1995-1999 | 39-40-1 | 49.4% | 1-1 |
| Charley Winner | 1971-1972 | 20-7-1 | 73.2% | 2-2 |
| Ed Hughes | 1964-1967 | 24-29-3 | 45.5% | 0-0 |
| Ray Willsey | 1962-1963 | 8-18-2 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
Washington Commanders defensive backs coach facts
- Ray Willsey was the first defensive backs coach in Commanders history in 1962.
- Tom Hayes coached the most seasons as the Commanders's defensive backs coach at five seasons.
- Brent Vieselmeyer was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.