Washington Commanders defensive backs coach history

Brent Vieselmeyer

Vieselmeyer is the defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders since 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 is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.