Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach history

Joe Cullen

Cullen is the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Cullen's record as the team's defensive line coach was 39-10-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 7-0 record under Coach Cullen in playoff games. In 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 38-35. In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 25-22.

Brendan Daly

Daly was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Daly's record as the team's defensive line coach was 37-11-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2019-2021) and had a 7-2 record under Coach Daly in playoff games. In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 31-20. In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, lost 9-31.

Britt Reid

Reid was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. Reid's record as the team's defensive line coach was 34-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2016-2018) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Reid in playoff games.

Tommy Brasher

Brasher was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013, 2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Brasher in playoff games.

Anthony Pleasant

Pleasant was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. Pleasant's record as the team's defensive line coach was 19-29-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pleasant in playoff games.

Tim Krumrie

Krumrie was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years. Krumrie's record as the team's defensive line coach was 19-45-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Krumrie in playoff games.

Bob Karmelowicz

Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1997-2005 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 2003) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Karmelowicz in playoff games.

Carl Hairston

Hairston was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1995-1996, 2001-2005 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995, 2003) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Hairston in playoff games.

Tom Pratt

Pratt was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1963-1977, 1989-1994 seasons, a total of twenty-one years. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (1966, 1968-1969, 1971, 1990-1994) and had a 7-8 record under Coach Pratt in playoff games. In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Hank Stram, lost 10-35. In 1969, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Hank Stram, won 23-7.

Don Lawrence

Lawrence was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Lawrence's record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-22-1, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.

John-Paul Young

Young was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1986) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Young in playoff games.

Walt Corey

Corey was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1978-1980, 1983-1985 seasons, a total of six years.


Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Joe Cullen 2022-2024 39-10-0 79.6% 7-0
Brendan Daly 2019-2021 37-11-0 77.1% 7-2
Britt Reid 2016-2018 34-14-0 70.8% 1-3
Tommy Brasher 2013-2015 31-17-0 64.6% 1-2
Anthony Pleasant 2010-2012 19-29-0 39.6% 0-1
Tim Krumrie 2006-2009 19-45-0 29.7% 0-1
Carl Hairston 1995-1996, 2001-2005 66-46-0 58.9% 0-2
Bob Karmelowicz 1997-2005 80-64-0 55.6% 0-2
Tom Pratt 1963-1977, 1989-1994 170-125-11 57.4% 7-8
Don Lawrence 1987-1988 8-22-1 27.4% 0-0
John-Paul Young 1986 10-6-0 62.5% 0-1
Walt Corey 1978-1980, 1983-1985 39-57-0 40.6% 0-0

Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach facts

  • Tom Pratt was the first defensive line coach in Chiefs history in 1963.
  • Tom Pratt coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's defensive line coach at twenty-one seasons.
  • Joe Cullen is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.