COACH PROFILE
James Bettcher
Linebackers, Indianapolis Colts (2026)
St. Francis
Lakeville, IN
James Bettcher has coached in the NFL since 2012, spanning 14 seasons with 5 organizations. His roles included Linebackers, Senior Defensive Assistant, Run Game Specialist, and Defensive Coordinator. He worked under Bruce Arians, Chuck Pagano, and Kyle Shanahan.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Indianapolis Colts
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Linebackers under Shane Steichen |
| 2025 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers under Shane Steichen |
| 2024 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Linebackers under Zac Taylor |
| 2023 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Linebackers under Zac Taylor |
| 2022 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Linebackers under Zac Taylor |
| 2021 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Senior Defensive Assistant, Run Game Specialist under Kyle Shanahan |
| 2019 |
New York Giants
|
Defensive Coordinator under Pat Shurmur |
| 2018 |
New York Giants
|
Defensive Coordinator under Pat Shurmur |
| 2017 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Defensive Coordinator under Bruce Arians |
| 2016 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Defensive Coordinator under Bruce Arians |
| 2015 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Defensive Coordinator under Bruce Arians |
| 2014 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Outside Linebackers under Bruce Arians |
| 2013 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Outside Linebackers under Bruce Arians |
| 2012 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Outside Linebackers under Chuck Pagano |
Worked Under (6)
| Coach | Team | Years |
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Arizona Cardinals
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5 |
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Indianapolis Colts
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1 |
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San Francisco 49ers
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1 |
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New York Giants
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2 |
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Indianapolis Colts
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2 |
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Cincinnati Bengals
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3 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.