Buffalo Bills defensive line coach history

Eric Washington

Washington is the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills since the 2020 season, a total of four years. Washington's record as the team's defensive line coach was 48-18-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2020-2023) and had a 5-4 record under Coach Washington in playoff games.

Bill Teerlinck

Teerlinck was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Teerlinck in playoff games.

Mike Waufle

Waufle was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2017 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Waufle in playoff games.

Jason Rebrovich

Rebrovich was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2016 season.

John Blake

Blake was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2016 season.

Karl Dunbar

Dunbar was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015 season.

Pepper Johnson

Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2014 season.

Anthony Weaver

Weaver was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 season.

Giff Smith

Smith was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years.

Bob Sanders

Sanders was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2009 season.

Bill Kollar

Kollar was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.

Tim Krumrie

Krumrie was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years.

John Levra

Levra was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1998-2002 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Levra in playoff games.

Dan Sekanovich

Sekanovich was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1992-1997 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1992-1993, 1995-1996) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Sekanovich in playoff games. In 1992, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVII and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 17-52. In 1993, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVIII and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 13-30.

Chuck Dickerson

Dickerson was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Dickerson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 26-6-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1990-1991) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Dickerson in playoff games. In 1990, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 19-20. In 1991, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXVI and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 24-37.

Ted Cottrell

Cottrell was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988-1989) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Cottrell in playoff games.

Ardell Wiegandt

Wiegandt was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 season. Wiegandt's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Don Lawrence

Lawrence was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years.

George Dyer

Dyer was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 season.

Jim Carmody

Carmody was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 season. Carmody's record as the team's defensive line coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Carmody in playoff games.

Willie Zapalac

Zapalac was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1980) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zapalac in playoff games.

Jerry Wampfler

Wampfler was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.

Stan Jones

Jones was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1972-1975 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1974) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jones in playoff games.

Richard "Doc" Urich

Urich was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1971 season. Urich's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Ray Malavasi

Malavasi was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years.

Tony Sardisco

Sardisco was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1968 season. Sardisco's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-12-1, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Jerry Smith

Smith was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1962-1963 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1963) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.


Buffalo Bills defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Eric Washington 2020-2023 48-18-0 72.7% 5-4
Bill Teerlinck 2018-2019 16-16-0 50.0% 0-1
Mike Waufle 2017 9-7-0 56.3% 0-1
John Blake 2016 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Jason Rebrovich 2016 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Karl Dunbar 2015 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Pepper Johnson 2014 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Anthony Weaver 2013 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Giff Smith 2010-2012 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Bob Sanders 2009 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Bill Kollar 2006-2008 21-27-0 43.8% 0-0
Tim Krumrie 2003-2005 20-28-0 41.7% 0-0
John Levra 1998-2002 40-40-0 50.0% 0-2
Dan Sekanovich 1992-1997 56-40-0 58.3% 6-4
Chuck Dickerson 1990-1991 26-6-0 81.3% 4-2
Ted Cottrell 1986-1989 32-31-0 50.8% 1-2
Ardell Wiegandt 1985 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Don Lawrence 1983-1984 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
George Dyer 1982 4-5-0 44.4% 0-0
Jim Carmody 1981 10-6-0 62.5% 1-1
Willie Zapalac 1978-1980 23-25-0 47.9% 0-1
Jerry Wampfler 1976-1977 5-23-0 17.9% 0-0
Stan Jones 1972-1975 30-25-1 54.5% 0-1
Richard "Doc" Urich 1971 1-13-0 7.1% 0-0
Ray Malavasi 1969-1970 7-20-1 26.8% 0-0
Tony Sardisco 1968 1-12-1 10.7% 0-0
Jerry Smith 1962-1963 14-12-2 53.6% 0-1

Buffalo Bills defensive line coach facts

  • Jerry Smith was the first defensive line coach in Bills history in 1962.
  • Dan Sekanovich coached the most seasons as the Bills's defensive line coach at six seasons.
  • Eric Washington is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.