Macdonald is the only defensive-minded head coach having success,. Mike Vrabel has the New England Patriots in the conference championship round too. DeMeco Ryans and Sean McDermott got to the divisional round and have been playoff mainstays. The tide is turning. Defensive coaches are back in style again.

The Oregon Ducks' defensive line room has taken a recent hit with multiple losses to the transfer portal. A total of four defensive linemen, along with three ed

Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula is among top head coach candidates in this cycle. Is he related to Dolphins legend Don Shula?

But on Saturday, it was Chandler’s defensive IQ and knowledge of a play Tennessee was running that led to the game-winner for the Wildcats. “I heard the play that they were running. They kind of telegraphed. So when he came off the screen, I knew I had a lane to go steal it,” Chandler told reporters after the game (via Darrell Bird).

Clearly, it didn’t take much time for Sanders – one of the best defensive backs in NFL history – to win over Boyd, who committed just one day later. By pledging his talents to Colorado, Boyd became the first outgoing Indiana transfer to sign with a high-major program.

The web gem. There’s nothing quite like it. When we see tremendous defense in baseball, it inspires awe and we often marvel at how such incredible plays can be made. As we near Spring Training and the dawn of a new season,

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh will soon get to work on compiling his staff, and here are eight defensive coordinator candidates.

The Bears held the Rams below their season averages for points and yards and shut down stars Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

Green was a major part of Oregon’s defensive line rotation in 2025, a season that saw the Ducks into the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they lost to Indiana. The Texas native finished the year with 15 total tackles, with one for loss, and a pass breakup.

Enow Etta is primed for a starting role after playing nearly 300 snaps along Michigan's defensive line in 2025.

Watch the Denver Broncos' best defensive plays against the Buffalo Bills from AFC Divisional Round from the 2025 NFL season.