Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator history
Joe Barry
Barry is the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers since the 2021 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021, 2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Barry in playoff games.
Mike Pettine
Pettine was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. Pettine's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 32-15-1, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019-2020) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Pettine in playoff games.
Dom Capers
Capers was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 2009-2017 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (2009-2016) and had a 9-7 record under Coach Capers 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.
Bob Sanders
Sanders was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sanders in playoff games.
Jim Bates
Bates was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 season. Bates' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Green Bay Packers history.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 2004 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Ed Donatell
Donatell was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. Donatell's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 43-21-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2003) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Donatell in playoff games.
Emmitt Thomas
Thomas was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1999 season.
Fritz Shurmur
Shurmur was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1994-1998 seasons, a total of five years. Shurmur's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 57-23-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1994-1998) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Shurmur 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.
Ray Rhodes
Rhodes was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rhodes in playoff games.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1988-1991 seasons, a total of four years. Bullough's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 24-40-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Green Bay Packers history.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1984-1987 seasons, a total of four years. Modzelewski's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 25-37-1, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Green Bay Packers history.
John Meyer
Meyer was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1980-1983 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Meyer in playoff games.
Dave Hanner
Hanner was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers in the 1972-1979 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1972) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hanner in playoff games.
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Barry | 2021-2023 | 30-21-0 | 58.8% | 1-2 |
| Mike Pettine | 2018-2020 | 32-15-1 | 67.7% | 2-2 |
| Dom Capers | 2009-2017 | 94-49-1 | 65.6% | 9-7 |
| Bob Sanders | 2006-2008 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Jim Bates | 2005 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Slowik | 2004 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Ed Donatell | 2000-2003 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 2-3 |
| Emmitt Thomas | 1999 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Fritz Shurmur | 1994-1998 | 57-23-0 | 71.3% | 8-4 |
| Ray Rhodes | 1992-1993 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Hank Bullough | 1988-1991 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1984-1987 | 25-37-1 | 40.5% | 0-0 |
| John Meyer | 1980-1983 | 26-29-2 | 47.4% | 1-1 |
| Dave Hanner | 1972-1979 | 47-66-3 | 41.8% | 0-1 |
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator facts
- Dave Hanner was the first defensive coordinator in Packers history in 1972.
- Dom Capers coached the most seasons as the Packers's defensive coordinator at nine seasons.
- Joe Barry is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2021 season.