Detroit Lions assistant head coach history
Scottie Montgomery
Montgomery is the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Montgomery's record as the team's assistant head coach was 18-6-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Montgomery in playoff games.
Duce Staley
Staley was the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. Staley's record as the team's assistant head coach was 12-21-1, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in Detroit Lions history.
Ron Prince
Prince was the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2017 seasons, a total of four years. Prince's record as the team's assistant head coach was 36-28-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014, 2016) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Prince in playoff games.
Gunther Cunningham
Cunningham was the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2013 seasons, a total of five years. Cunningham's record as the team's assistant head coach was 29-51-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cunningham in playoff games.
Kippy Brown
Brown was the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2008 season. Brown's record as the team's assistant head coach was 0-16-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Detroit Lions history.
Gary Moeller
Moeller was the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2000 season. Moeller's record as the team's assistant head coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Detroit Lions history.
Dave Levy
Levy was the assistant head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1992-1993, 1995-1996 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Levy in playoff games.
Detroit Lions assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Montgomery | 2023-2024 | 18-6-0 | 75.0% | 2-1 |
| Duce Staley | 2021-2022 | 12-21-1 | 36.8% | 0-0 |
| Ron Prince | 2014-2017 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Gunther Cunningham | 2009-2013 | 29-51-0 | 36.3% | 0-1 |
| Kippy Brown | 2008 | 0-16-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Gary Moeller | 2000 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Dave Levy | 1992-1993, 1995-1996 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
Detroit Lions assistant head coach facts
- Dave Levy was the first assistant head coach in Lions history in 1992.
- Gunther Cunningham coached the most seasons as the Lions's assistant head coach at five seasons.
- Scottie Montgomery is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.