Donnie Henderson
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Donnie Henderson is a former defensive coordinator for the NFL's New York Jets and Detroit Lions.
Henderson first joined the Jets during the 2004 NFL season. In 2005, the Jets had a second-ranked defense against the pass, but a 29th-ranked defense against the run, which undoubtedly was one of the factors leading to the team's disappointing 4-12 record (in addition to Chad Pennington and Curtis Martin being absent for most of the season due to injury). Henderson was not kept on after head coach Herman Edwards was replaced by Eric Mangini following the season.
Henderson soon accepted the defensive coordinator position for the Detroit Lions and new head coach, Rod Marinelli. The Lions went 3-13 in 2006 and finished the season ranked 27th out of 32 in total defense. Henderson was fired from his position on January 2, 2007.
| Preceded by Ted Cottrell |
New York Jets Defensive Coordinators 2004-2005 |
Succeeded by Bob Sutton |
| Preceded by Dick Jauron |
Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinators 2006 |
Succeeded by Vacant |
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