Rodgers spent the previous six seasons with the Buccaneers, serving as the run game coordinator/defensive line coach (2022-24) and defensive line coach (2019-21). Prior to his tenure in Tampa Bay, Rodgers served as the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets from 2015-18 and the defensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2008-14. He also served as the defensive line coach (2005-07) and defensive tackles coach (2003-04) for the Dallas Cowboys.
That's a lot of experience, and Rodgers is widely considered one of the best defensive line coaches in the game, along with Terrell Williams, who was Detroit's defensive line coach last year but left this offseason to be the defensive coordinator in New England.
While in Tampa Bay, Rodgers helped the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV and capture five NFC South championships. Tampa Bay allowed the fewest rushing yards and lowest rushing average in the NFL while allowing the third-fewest rushing touchdowns in his time there. The Buccaneers also had the most forced fumbles and second-most sacks in the NFL during that span.