COACH PROFILE
Deshea Townsend
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Detroit Lions (2026)
Alabama
Batesville, MS
Deshea Townsend has coached in the NFL since 2011, spanning 13 seasons with 6 organizations. His roles included Defensive Backs, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Cornerbacks, and Assistant Defensive Backs. He worked under Dan Campbell, Doug Pederson, and Ken Whisenhunt.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Detroit Lions
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Defensive Backs, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator under Dan Campbell |
| 2025 |
Detroit Lions
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Defensive Backs, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator under Dan Campbell |
| 2024 |
Detroit Lions
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Defensive Backs, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator under Dan Campbell |
| 2023 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
Cornerbacks, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2022 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
Cornerbacks, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2021 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Backs under Matt Nagy |
| 2020 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Backs under Matt Nagy |
| 2019 |
Chicago Bears
|
Defensive Backs under Matt Nagy |
| 2018 |
New York Giants
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Pat Shurmur |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Backs under Mike Mularkey |
| 2016 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Backs under Mike Mularkey |
| 2012 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Ken Whisenhunt |
| 2011 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Assistant Defensive Backs under Ken Whisenhunt |
Worked Under (6)
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Detroit Lions
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3 |
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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2 |
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Arizona Cardinals
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2 |
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Chicago Bears
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3 |
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Tennessee Titans
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2 |
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New York Giants
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1 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.