Detroit Lions tight ends coach history
Steve Heiden
Heiden is the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2023 season. Heiden's record as the team's tight ends coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Heiden in playoff games.
Tanner Engstrand
Engstrand was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2022 season.
Ben Johnson
Johnson was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Johnson's record as the team's tight ends coach was 8-24-1, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history.
Chris White
White was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years.
Al Golden
Golden was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Golden's record as the team's tight ends coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Golden in playoff games.
Ron Prince
Prince was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Prince's record as the team's tight ends coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Prince in playoff games.
Bobby Johnson
Johnson was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2013 season.
Tim Lappano
Lappano was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lappano in playoff games.
Pat Carter
Carter was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Carter's record as the team's tight ends coach was 10-38-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history.
Andy Sugarman
Sugarman was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Sean Kugler
Kugler was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years. Kugler's record as the team's tight ends coach was 21-59-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history.
Danny Smith
Smith was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Bob Palcic
Palcic was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Palcic in playoff games.
Frank Falks
Falks was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997 season. Falks' record as the team's tight ends coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Falks in playoff games.
Steve Kazor
Kazor was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kazor in playoff games.
Dave Jaumotte
Jaumotte was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Jaumotte's record as the team's tight ends coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jaumotte in playoff games.
Charlie Sanders
Sanders was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
Don Doll
Doll was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1988 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Doll in playoff games.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Detroit Lions tight ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Heiden | 2023 | 12-5-0 | 70.6% | 2-1 |
| Tanner Engstrand | 2022 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Ben Johnson | 2020-2021 | 8-24-1 | 25.8% | 0-0 |
| Chris White | 2018-2019 | 9-22-1 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Al Golden | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Ron Prince | 2014-2015 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Bobby Johnson | 2013 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Tim Lappano | 2009-2012 | 22-42-0 | 34.4% | 0-1 |
| Pat Carter | 2006-2008 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Sean Kugler | 2001-2005 | 21-59-0 | 26.3% | 0-0 |
| Andy Sugarman | 2004-2005 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Danny Smith | 1999-2000 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Bob Palcic | 1997-1998 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Frank Falks | 1997 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Steve Kazor | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Dave Jaumotte | 1993-1994 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 0-1 |
| Charlie Sanders | 1989-1990 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Don Doll | 1978-1988 | 63-104-1 | 37.8% | 0-2 |
| Bill Belichick | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions tight ends coach facts
- Bill Belichick was the first tight ends coach in Lions history in 1977.
- Don Doll coached the most seasons as the Lions's tight ends coach at eleven seasons.
- Steve Heiden is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.