Defensive Coordinator Ex

Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses

Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical numbers

CBS Sports - 3h

Penn State hires Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator

Knowles has posted four straight top-15 defenses between Ohio State and Oklahoma State

CBS Sports - 7h

Ohio State defensive coordinator search: Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Buckeyes experts

The Bucknuts team has its finger on the pulse of the Ohio State defensive coordinator search

CBS Sports - 8h

Cowboys expected to hire former Bears coach Matt Eberflus as new defensive coordinator, per report

Eberflus previously spent eight years in Dallas

CBS Sports - 9h

Lions reportedly name Kelvin Sheppard new defensive coordinator

Sheppard has been on Detroit's staff since 2021 and long been viewed as a successor to Aaron Glenn.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Lions promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator to replace new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn

Sheppard previously served as Detroit's linebackers coach

CBS Sports - 2d

Ex-Jets coach Saleh back as Niners' D-coordinator

Robert Saleh, who ran the Niners' defense from 2017 to 2020, is heading back to San Francisco for the same role after a three-plus-year stint as Jets coach.

ESPN - 2d

49ers hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator: Ex-Jets head coach returning to San Francisco, per report

Saleh interviewed for some head coaching jobs before deciding to come back

CBS Sports - 2d

Robert Saleh returns to 49ers as defensive coordinator

Saleh was previously the 49ers defensive coordinator from 2017–20 until taking the head coaching job with the New York Jets.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Bengals hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for same job in Cincinnati

Al Golden is heading back to Cincinnati after three seasons at Notre Dame

CBS Sports - 4d

Jets hire Aaron Glenn as new head coach: New York reunites with ex-player, former Lions defensive coordinator

Glenn began his NFL playing career with Gang Green

CBS Sports - 5d

Reports: Bengals hiring Notre Dame DC, ex-Miami head coach Al Golden as defensive coordinator

Golden will replace Lou Anarumo, whom the Bengals fired at the conclusion of their season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be head coach, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the hiring says the New York Jets and Aaron Glenn have agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach

ABC News - 5d

Report: 49ers discussed Carroll for defensive coordinator position

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly discussed the idea of pursuing former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their open defensive coordinator position.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Patriots to hire Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel's first staff in New England is continuing to come together.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Patriots hiring Lions d-line coach as defensive coordinator: Report

Mike Vrabel has found his defensive coordinator, as Lions assistant Terrell Williams reportedly is set to join the Patriots' coaching staff.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Colts hire Lou Anarumo: Respected defensive coordinator stays in AFC after spending past 6 years with Bengals

Anarumo spent the past six years in Cincinnati

CBS Sports - 6d

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hopes to light victory cigar, add CFP title to lengthy resume

In just three years Knowles has turned Ohio State's defense from a weakness into the nation's top unit

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Falcons hire ex-Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator

Ulbrich took over for the fired Robert Saleh in New York

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Falcons hire former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich to be their new defensive coordinator.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Falcons announce Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator

The Falcons announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Ex-Bears head coach interviews with Falcons for open defensive coordinator job

Matt Eberflus served as the Colts' DC before taking the Bears' coaching job in 2022

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

USC extends D'Anton Lynn: Defensive coordinator received outside interest after leading one-year turnaround

Lynn led USC's defense to major improvements in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

USC signs defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to a contract extension

D'Anton Lynn, who oversaw a big turnaround in his first season as USC's defensive coordinator, signs a contract extension with the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Investor interest in defense grows

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Clemson hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense

Under Allen, Penn State's defense put up some impressive stats this season

CBS Sports - Jan. 14

Will the 49ers turn to a familiar face for their next defensive coordinator?

Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking for his fourth DC in as many years. Who's on the 49ers' short list?

ESPN - Jan. 13

Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season in Atlanta

Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers has also been let go

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense

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The Hill - Jan. 10