Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach history
Derrick Leblanc
Leblanc is the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Matt Burke
Burke was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2022 season. Burke's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-13-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Brentson Buckner
Buckner was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2017, 2020-2021 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2014-2015, 2021) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Buckner in playoff games.
Chris Achuff
Achuff was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 season.
Don Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 season. Johnson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Ron Aiken
Aiken was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Aiken 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.
Larry Brooks
Brooks was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 season.
Donald "Deek" Pollard
Pollard was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Greene
Greene was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996-2003 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Greene in playoff games.
Jim Stanley
Stanley was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1995 season. Stanley's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Rex Ryan
Ryan was the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994 season.
Ted Cottrell
Cottrell was the defensive line coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years.
Jim Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Phoenix Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years.
Rudy Feldman
Feldman was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years.
Willie Zapalac
Zapalac was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Zapalac's record as the team's defensive line coach was 17-11-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Jim Champion
Champion was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1966, 1974-1975 seasons, a total of three years. Champion's record as the team's defensive line coach was 29-12-1, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1974-1975) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Champion in playoff games.
Sid Hall
Hall was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973 season.
Bob Leach
Leach was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years.
Dick Voris
Voris was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968-1970 seasons, a total of three years.
Ed Henke
Henke was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1963 season. Henke's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-5-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Chuck Drulis
Drulis was the defensive line coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1956-1957 seasons, a total of two years.
Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Leblanc | 2023-2024 | 8-17-0 | 32.0% | 0-0 |
| Matt Burke | 2022 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Brentson Buckner | 2013-2017, 2020-2021 | 68-44-1 | 60.6% | 1-3 |
| Chris Achuff | 2019 | 5-10-1 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Don Johnson | 2018 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Ron Aiken | 2007-2012 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 4-2 |
| Larry Brooks | 2006 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Donald "Deek" Pollard | 2004-2005 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Joe Greene | 1996-2003 | 45-83-0 | 35.2% | 1-1 |
| Jim Stanley | 1995 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Rex Ryan | 1994 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ted Cottrell | 1990-1993 | 20-44-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Johnson | 1986-1989 | 23-39-1 | 37.3% | 0-0 |
| Rudy Feldman | 1978-1981 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Willie Zapalac | 1976-1977 | 17-11-0 | 60.7% | 0-0 |
| Jim Champion | 1966, 1974-1975 | 29-12-1 | 70.2% | 0-2 |
| Sid Hall | 1973 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Bob Leach | 1971-1972 | 8-18-2 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Dick Voris | 1968-1970 | 21-18-3 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
| Ed Henke | 1963 | 9-5-0 | 64.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Drulis | 1956-1957 | 10-14-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach facts
- Chuck Drulis was the first defensive line coach in Cardinals history in 1956.
- Joe Greene coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's defensive line coach at eight seasons.
- Derrick Leblanc is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.