New England Patriots defensive line coach history
Jerry Montgomery
Montgomery is the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots since the 2024 season. Montgomery's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-6-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history.
DeMarcus Covington
Covington was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 2020-2023 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Covington in playoff games.
Bret Bielema
Bielema was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 2019 season. Bielema's record as the team's defensive line coach was 12-4-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bielema in playoff games.
Brendan Daly
Daly was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 2014, 2016-2018 seasons, a total of four years. Daly's record as the team's defensive line coach was 50-14-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2014, 2016-2018) and had a 11-1 record under Coach Daly in playoff games. In 2014, the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 28-24. In 2016, the New England Patriots faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 34-28. In 2017, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 33-41. In 2018, the New England Patriots faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 13-3.
Patrick Graham
Graham was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. Graham's record as the team's defensive line coach was 24-8-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012-2013) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Graham in playoff games.
Pepper Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 2004-2011 seasons, a total of eight years. Johnson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 100-28-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2004-2007, 2009-2011) and had a 10-6 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games. In 2004, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 24-21. In 2007, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 14-17. In 2011, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 17-21.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1993-1996, 2002-2003 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1994, 1996, 2003) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Crennel in playoff games. In 1996, the New England Patriots faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, lost 21-35. In 2003, the New England Patriots faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 32-29.
Randy Melvin
Melvin was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Melvin in playoff games. In 2001, the New England Patriots faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 20-17.
Ray Hamilton
Hamilton was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997-1998) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Hamilton in playoff games.
Andre Patterson
Patterson was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1997 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Patterson in playoff games.
Dave Uyrus
Uyrus was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. Uyrus' record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history.
Stan Jones
Jones was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. Jones' record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history.
Dale Lindsey
Lindsey was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1990 season. Lindsey's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in New England Patriots history.
Ed Khayat
Khayat was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Khayat in playoff games. In 1985, the New England Patriots faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Raymond Berry, lost 10-46.
Fritz Shurmur
Shurmur was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1978) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Shurmur in playoff games.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1973-1979 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1976, 1978) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Bullough in playoff games.
Dick Evans
Evans was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years.
Jesse Richardson
Richardson was the defensive line coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1965-1969 seasons, a total of five years.
Chuck Weber
Weber was the defensive line coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1964-1967 seasons, a total of four years.
Marion Campbell
Campbell was the defensive line coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1962-1963 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1963) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Campbell in playoff games.
Jerry Smith
Smith was the defensive line coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years.
New England Patriots defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Montgomery | 2024 | 2-6-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| DeMarcus Covington | 2020-2023 | 29-38-0 | 43.3% | 0-1 |
| Bret Bielema | 2019 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 0-1 |
| Brendan Daly | 2014, 2016-2018 | 50-14-0 | 78.1% | 11-1 |
| Patrick Graham | 2012-2013 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 2-2 |
| Pepper Johnson | 2004-2011 | 100-28-0 | 78.1% | 10-6 |
| Romeo Crennel | 1993-1996, 2002-2003 | 55-41-0 | 57.3% | 5-2 |
| Randy Melvin | 2000-2001 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 3-0 |
| Ray Hamilton | 1997-1999 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| Andre Patterson | 1997 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Stan Jones | 1991-1992 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dave Uyrus | 1991-1992 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dale Lindsey | 1990 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Ed Khayat | 1985-1989 | 44-35-0 | 55.7% | 3-2 |
| Fritz Shurmur | 1978-1981 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Hank Bullough | 1973-1979 | 55-47-0 | 53.9% | 0-2 |
| Dick Evans | 1971-1972 | 9-19-0 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Jesse Richardson | 1965-1969 | 23-42-5 | 36.4% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Weber | 1964-1967 | 25-25-6 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Marion Campbell | 1962-1963 | 16-10-2 | 60.7% | 1-1 |
| Jerry Smith | 1960-1961 | 14-13-1 | 51.8% | 0-0 |
New England Patriots defensive line coach facts
- Jerry Smith was the first defensive line coach in Patriots history in 1960.
- Pepper Johnson coached the most seasons as the Patriots's defensive line coach at eight seasons.
- Jerry Montgomery is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.