Green Bay Packers defensive line coach history
Jerry Montgomery
Montgomery is the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers since the 2018 season, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2019-2021, 2023) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Montgomery in playoff games.
Mike Trgovac
Trgovac was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1999, 2009-2017 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (2009-2016) and had a 9-7 record under Coach Trgovac in playoff games. In 2010, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike McCarthy, won 31-25.
Jethro Franklin
Franklin was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000-2004 seasons, a total of five years. Franklin's record as the team's defensive line coach was 53-27-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2001-2004) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Franklin in playoff games.
Bill Davis
Davis was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000 season.
Larry Brooks
Brooks was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1994-1998 seasons, a total of five years. Brooks' record as the team's defensive line coach was 57-23-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1994-1998) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Brooks in playoff games. In 1996, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, won 35-21. In 1997, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, lost 24-31.
Greg Blache
Blache was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1988-1993 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Blache in playoff games.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1984-1987 seasons, a total of four years.
Richard "Doc" Urich
Urich was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1981-1983 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Urich in playoff games.
Jim Champion
Champion was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 season. Champion's record as the team's defensive line coach was 5-10-1, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Dave Hanner
Hanner was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1965-1971 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1965-1967) and had a 7-0 record under Coach Hanner in playoff games. In 1966, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Vince Lombardi, won 35-10. In 1967, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Vince Lombardi, won 33-14.
Phil Bengtson
Bengtson was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1959-1967 seasons, a total of nine years. Bengtson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 89-29-4, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1960-1962, 1965-1967) and had a 9-1 record under Coach Bengtson in playoff games. In 1966, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Vince Lombardi, won 35-10. In 1967, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Vince Lombardi, won 33-14.
Jack Morton
Morton was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1957-1958 seasons, a total of two years. Morton's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-19-1, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Earl Klapstein
Klapstein was the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1956 season. Klapstein's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-8-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Green Bay Packers defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Montgomery | 2018-2023 | 62-36-1 | 63.1% | 3-4 |
| Mike Trgovac | 1999, 2009-2017 | 102-57-1 | 64.1% | 9-7 |
| Jethro Franklin | 2000-2004 | 53-27-0 | 66.3% | 2-4 |
| Bill Davis | 2000 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Larry Brooks | 1994-1998 | 57-23-0 | 71.3% | 8-4 |
| Greg Blache | 1988-1993 | 42-54-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1984-1987 | 25-37-1 | 40.5% | 0-0 |
| Richard "Doc" Urich | 1981-1983 | 21-19-1 | 52.4% | 1-1 |
| Jim Champion | 1980 | 5-10-1 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Dave Hanner | 1965-1971 | 55-38-5 | 58.7% | 7-0 |
| Phil Bengtson | 1959-1967 | 89-29-4 | 74.6% | 9-1 |
| Jack Morton | 1957-1958 | 4-19-1 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Earl Klapstein | 1956 | 4-8-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
Green Bay Packers defensive line coach facts
- Earl Klapstein was the first defensive line coach in Packers history in 1956.
- Mike Trgovac coached the most seasons as the Packers's defensive line coach at ten seasons.
- Jerry Montgomery is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2018 season.