Washington Commanders defensive line coach history

Jeff Zgonina

Zgonina is the defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2022 season, 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. Akey's record as the team's defensive line coach was 17-14-1, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history. 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 second-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 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
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.
  • Jeff Zgonina is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.