Detroit Lions defensive line coach history

Terrell Williams

Williams is the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2024 season. Williams' record as the team's defensive line coach was 13-2-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.

John Scott Jr.

Scott Jr. was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2023 season. Scott Jr.'s record as the team's defensive line coach was 12-5-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Scott Jr. in playoff games.

Todd Wash

Wash was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.

Bo Davis

Davis was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years.

Kris Kocurek

Kocurek was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2010-2017 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011, 2014, 2016) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Kocurek in playoff games.

Jim Washburn

Washburn was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Washburn in playoff games.

Bob Karmelowicz

Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009 season. Karmelowicz's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.

Joe Cullen

Cullen was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.

Larry Brooks

Brooks was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.

George Dyer

Dyer was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2003 season.

Charles Haley

Haley was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2002 season. Haley's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.

Bill Young

Young was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001 season. Young's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.

Brian Baker

Baker was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Baker in playoff games.

Lamar Leachman

Leachman was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991, 1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Leachman in playoff games.

Dick Modzelewski

Modzelewski was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years.

Rex Norris

Norris was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1987 seasons, a total of three years.

Ed Khayat

Khayat was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973-1974, 1982-1984 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Khayat in playoff games.

Floyd Peters

Peters was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years.

Fritz Shurmur

Shurmur was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years.

Dick Voris

Voris was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1972 season. Voris' record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-5-1, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.

Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin

Martin was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1967-1971 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Martin in playoff games.

Carl Brettschneider

Brettschneider was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1965-1966 seasons, a total of two years.

Les Bingaman

Bingaman was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1960-1964 seasons, a total of five years.


Detroit Lions defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Terrell Williams 2024 13-2-0 86.7% 0-0
John Scott Jr. 2023 12-5-0 70.6% 2-1
Todd Wash 2021-2022 12-21-1 36.8% 0-0
Bo Davis 2018-2020 14-33-1 30.2% 0-0
Kris Kocurek 2010-2017 63-65-0 49.2% 0-3
Jim Washburn 2014-2015 18-14-0 56.3% 0-1
Bob Karmelowicz 2009 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Joe Cullen 2006-2008 10-38-0 20.8% 0-0
Larry Brooks 2004-2005 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
George Dyer 2003 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Charles Haley 2002 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Bill Young 2001 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Brian Baker 1997-2000 31-33-0 48.4% 0-2
Lamar Leachman 1990-1994 42-38-0 52.5% 1-2
Dick Modzelewski 1988-1989 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Rex Norris 1985-1987 16-31-0 34.0% 0-0
Ed Khayat 1973-1974, 1982-1984 30-37-2 44.9% 0-2
Floyd Peters 1978-1981 26-38-0 40.6% 0-0
Fritz Shurmur 1975-1977 19-23-0 45.2% 0-0
Dick Voris 1972 8-5-1 60.7% 0-0
Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin 1967-1971 35-29-6 54.3% 0-1
Carl Brettschneider 1965-1966 10-16-2 39.3% 0-0
Les Bingaman 1960-1964 38-26-4 58.8% 0-0

Detroit Lions defensive line coach facts

  • Les Bingaman was the first defensive line coach in Lions history in 1960.
  • Kris Kocurek coached the most seasons as the Lions's defensive line coach at eight seasons.
  • Terrell Williams is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.