Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach history

Patrick Toney

Toney is the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season, a total of two years.

Marcus Robertson

Robertson was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Robertson in playoff games.

David Merritt, Sr.

Merritt, Sr. was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 season. Merritt, Sr.'s record as the team's defensive backs coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Nick Rapone

Rapone was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2017 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Rapone in playoff games.

Ryan Slowik

Slowik was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Slowik's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.

Louie Cioffi

Cioffi was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.

Donnie Henderson

Henderson was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010 season. Henderson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Teryl Austin

Austin was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Austin in playoff games. In 2008, the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and the Cardinals, under the direction of head coach Ken Whisenhunt, lost 23-27.

Richard Solomon

Solomon was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years.

Ron Milus

Milus was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 season. Milus' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Kevin Ramsey

Ramsey was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.

Larry Marmie

Marmie was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996-2000 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Marmie in playoff games.

Rob Ryan

Ryan was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.

Jim Johnson

Johnson was the defensive backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. Johnson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 20-44-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Dennis Thurman

Thurman was the defensive backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years.

Mel Renfro

Renfro was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1987 seasons, a total of two years.

Chuck Weber

Weber was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.

Jackie Simpson

Simpson was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973 season.

Larry Wilson

Wilson was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.

Chuck Drulis

Drulis was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1971 season.

Walt Schlinkman

Schlinkman was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1964 season. Schlinkman's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 9-3-2, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Don Shroyer

Shroyer was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1963 season. Shroyer's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 9-5-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.


Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Patrick Toney 2023-2024 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Marcus Robertson 2019-2022 28-37-1 43.2% 0-1
David Merritt, Sr. 2018 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Nick Rapone 2013-2017 49-30-1 61.9% 1-2
Ryan Slowik 2013-2014 21-11-0 65.6% 0-1
Louie Cioffi 2011-2012 13-19-0 40.6% 0-0
Donnie Henderson 2010 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Teryl Austin 2007-2009 27-21-0 56.3% 4-2
Richard Solomon 2004-2006 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Ron Milus 2003 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Kevin Ramsey 2001-2002 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Larry Marmie 1996-2000 29-51-0 36.3% 1-1
Rob Ryan 1994-1995 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Jim Johnson 1990-1993 20-44-0 31.3% 0-0
Dennis Thurman 1988-1989 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Mel Renfro 1986-1987 11-19-1 37.1% 0-0
Chuck Weber 1976-1977 17-11-0 60.7% 0-0
Jackie Simpson 1973 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Larry Wilson 1972 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Chuck Drulis 1971 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Walt Schlinkman 1964 9-3-2 71.4% 0-0
Don Shroyer 1963 9-5-0 64.3% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach facts

  • Don Shroyer was the first defensive backs coach in Cardinals history in 1963.
  • Larry Marmie and Nick Rapone coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's defensive backs coach at five seasons.
  • Patrick Toney is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.