Washington Commanders defensive line coach history
Darryl Tapp
Tapp is the defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2024 season. Tapp's record as the team's defensive line coach was 6-2-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.
Jeff Zgonina
Zgonina was the defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years.
Sam Mills III
Mills III was the defensive line coach for the Washington Football Team in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Mills III in playoff games.
Jim Tomsula
Tomsula was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years.
Robb Akey
Akey was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Akey in playoff games.
Jacob Burney
Burney was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2014 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Burney in playoff games.
John Palermo
Palermo was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years.
Greg Blache
Blache was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2004-2007 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005, 2007) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Blache in playoff games.
Kirk Olivadotti
Olivadotti was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2006 season. Olivadotti's record as the team's defensive line coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.
Robert Nunn
Nunn was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2003 season. Nunn's record as the team's defensive line coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.
Ricky Hunley
Hunley was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2002 season.
Mike Trgovac
Trgovac was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years.
Rubin Carter
Carter was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Carter's record as the team's defensive line coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Carter in playoff games.
Earl Leggett
Leggett was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Leggett in playoff games.
Bob Karmelowicz
Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years.
Torgy Torgeson
Torgeson was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1981-1993 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Torgeson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 128-72-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-1992) and had a 16-5 record under Coach Torgeson in playoff games. In 1982, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 27-17. In 1983, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, lost 9-38. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10. In 1991, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 37-24.
Richard "Doc" Urich
Urich was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.
Mike McCormack
McCormack was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years.
Ernie Stautner
Stautner was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1965 season.
Abe Gibron
Gibron was the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1960-1964 seasons, a total of five years. Gibron's record as the team's defensive line coach was 16-47-5, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.
Washington Commanders defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darryl Tapp | 2024 | 6-2-0 | 75.0% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Zgonina | 2022-2023 | 12-21-1 | 36.8% | 0-0 |
| Sam Mills III | 2020-2021 | 14-19-0 | 42.4% | 0-1 |
| Jim Tomsula | 2017-2019 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Robb Akey | 2015-2016 | 17-14-1 | 54.7% | 0-1 |
| Jacob Burney | 2010-2014 | 28-52-0 | 35.0% | 0-1 |
| John Palermo | 2008-2009 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Greg Blache | 2004-2007 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 1-2 |
| Kirk Olivadotti | 2006 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Robert Nunn | 2003 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Ricky Hunley | 2002 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Trgovac | 2000-2001 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Rubin Carter | 1999-2000 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Earl Leggett | 1997-1999 | 24-23-1 | 51.0% | 1-1 |
| Bob Karmelowicz | 1994-1996 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Torgy Torgeson | 1981-1993 | 128-72-0 | 64.0% | 16-5 |
| Richard "Doc" Urich | 1978-1980 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike McCormack | 1969-1970 | 13-13-2 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ernie Stautner | 1965 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Abe Gibron | 1960-1964 | 16-47-5 | 27.2% | 0-0 |
Washington Commanders defensive line coach facts
- Abe Gibron was the first defensive line coach in Commanders history in 1960.
- Torgy Torgeson coached the most seasons as the Commanders's defensive line coach at thirteen seasons.
- Darryl Tapp is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.