NFL Defensive Coordinators Ranked Across Multiple Teams Ahead 2025 Season

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, several defensive coordinators have been ranked by Pro Football Network, highlighting varying expectations for their teams. Al Golden, new to the Cincinnati Bengals and formerly Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, is ranked 14th and faces the challenge of improving one of the league's worst defenses from last season. Dennis Allen, taking over the Chicago Bears' defense, is ranked 13th, with hopes to bolster a struggling run defense and help key linebackers improve after a poor 2024. Shane Bowen of the New York Giants is ranked 23rd, with optimism hinging on improved personnel and a focus on fixing the team's weak run defense. Leading the rankings is Jesse Minter of the Los Angeles Chargers, ranked 5th, who brought his championship-winning defensive success from Michigan to the NFL, helping the Chargers finish first in points allowed last year. These coordinators face diverse challenges and opportunities as they aim to elevate their teams' defensive performances in the upcoming season.