Washington Commanders assistant defensive line coach history

Ryan Kerrigan

Kerrigan is the assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Kerrigan's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 12-21-1, making him the third-most successful assistant defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.

Jeff Zgonina

Zgonina was the assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Football Team in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Zgonina's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 14-19-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zgonina in playoff games.

Ken Clarke

Clarke was the assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2003 season. Clarke's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 5-11-0, making him the least successful assistant defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.

DeChon Burns

Burns was the assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2002 season. Burns' record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 7-9-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive line coach in Washington Commanders history.


Washington Commanders assistant defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Ryan Kerrigan 2022-2023 12-21-1 36.8% 0-0
Jeff Zgonina 2020-2021 14-19-0 42.4% 0-1
Ken Clarke 2003 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
DeChon Burns 2002 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0

Washington Commanders assistant defensive line coach facts

  • DeChon Burns was the first assistant defensive line coach in Commanders history in 2002.
  • Jeff Zgonina and Ryan Kerrigan coached the most seasons as the Commanders's assistant defensive line coach at two seasons.
  • Ryan Kerrigan is the current assistant defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.