Darrin Simmons

Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals (CIN).

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
• Team: Cincinnati Bengals (CIN)
• NFL experience: 23 years
• Reports to: Zac Taylor (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Darrin Simmons, who completed his 23rd season with the team in 2025, is the longest-tenured coach on the Bengals' staff. He has led the special teams for his entire Bengals career. He has held the title of special teams coordinator since 2013, and the title of assistant head coach since '20.

Scheme & Fantasy Angle

As special teams coordinator, Simmons oversees the kicking game, the unit that drives the limited but real fantasy value of Cincinnati's kicker.