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 11-21-0 34.4% 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.