James Bettcher

James Bettcher
Indianapolis Colts
Title	Linebackers coach
Personal information
Born	May 27, 1978; Lakeville, Indiana, U.S.
Career information
High school	Lakeville (IN) LaVille
College	Saint Francis (IN)
Career history
	Saint Francis (IN) (2004–2005); Special teams coordinator & defensive line coach; Bowling Green (2006); Graduate assistant; North Carolina (2007–2009); Defensive assistant–graduate assistant; Ball State (2010); Special teams coach & defensive ends coach; New Hampshire (2011); Linebackers coach & special teams coach; Indianapolis Colts (2012); Outside linebackers coach; Arizona Cardinals (2013–2014); Outside linebackers coach; Arizona Cardinals (2015–2017); Defensive coordinator; New York Giants (2018–2019); Defensive coordinator; San Francisco 49ers (2021); Senior defensive assistant; Cincinnati Bengals (2022–2024); Linebackers coach; Indianapolis Colts (2025–present); Linebackers coach;
	Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

James Bettcher (born May 27, 1978) is an American football coach who is currently the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants.