The Steelers named Patrick Graham the team's defensive coordinator on Friday. Graham spent the last four seasons as the Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator, his 17th year coaching in the NFL.

Former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard has been connected in various ways to seemingly every NFL defensive coordinator opening. Add more to the list.

For years, the NFL has been dominated by offensive head coaches. As offenses have taken over, everyone wants a piece of the hot offensive mind.

NFL Network's Gerald McCoy and Kurt Warner discuss what has led to the New England Patriots' defensive turnaround.

Jonathan Gannon helped make household names out of the Eagles defense. There is talent to work with in Green Bay, but also one crucial difference.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns’ 5-12 season didn’t go the way anyone hoped, but they’re likely to receive two enormous consolation prizes next month. Myles Garrett was announced Thursday as a finalist for AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year,

NFL insider suggests the 49ers could pursue Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator if he becomes available amid San Francisco's ongoing search.

Former Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Dayon Hayes, who closed his college career at Texas A&M, has accepted an invitation to the Panini Senior Bowl.

Seattle is facing Los Angeles with a shot at Super Bowl 60 on the line. Here's how they built such a dominant defense in 2025.

NFL analyst Benjamin Solak predicts the 49ers will pursue a major defensive overhaul this offseason, targeting pass rush help, trades, and key upgrades.