Dallas Cowboys head coach history
Mike McCarthy
McCarthy is the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2020 season, a total of five years. McCarthy's record as the team's head coach was 45-29-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 1-3 record under Coach McCarthy in playoff games.
Jason Garrett
Garrett was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2019 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2014, 2016, 2018) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Garrett in playoff games.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007-2010 seasons, a total of four years. Phillips' record as the team's head coach was 34-22-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007, 2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
Bill Parcells
Parcells was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003-2006 seasons, a total of four years. Parcells' record as the team's head coach was 34-30-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Parcells in playoff games.
Dave Campo
Campo was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. Campo's record as the team's head coach was 15-33-0, making him the least successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Chan Gailey
Gailey was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Gailey in playoff games.
Barry Switzer
Switzer was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994-1997 seasons, a total of four years. Switzer's record as the team's head coach was 40-24-0, making him the most successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1994-1996) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Switzer in playoff games. In 1995, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX. The Cowboys won, 27-17.
Jimmy Johnson
Johnson was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Johnson's record as the team's head coach was 44-36-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1991-1993) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games. In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII. The Cowboys won, 52-17. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII. The Cowboys won, 30-13.
Tom Landry
Landry was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960-1988 seasons, a total of twenty-nine years. The team made it to the playoffs eighteen times (1966-1973, 1975-1983, 1985) and had a 20-16 record under Coach Landry in playoff games. In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V. The Cowboys lost, 13-16. In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. The Cowboys won, 24-3. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X. The Cowboys lost, 17-21. In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII. The Cowboys won, 27-10. In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII. The Cowboys lost, 31-35.
Dallas Cowboys head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McCarthy | 2020-2024 | 45-29-0 | 60.8% | 1-3 |
| Jason Garrett | 2011-2019 | 80-64-0 | 55.6% | 2-3 |
| Wade Phillips | 2007-2010 | 34-22-0 | 60.7% | 1-2 |
| Bill Parcells | 2003-2006 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 0-2 |
| Dave Campo | 2000-2002 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chan Gailey | 1998-1999 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Barry Switzer | 1994-1997 | 40-24-0 | 62.5% | 5-2 |
| Jimmy Johnson | 1989-1993 | 44-36-0 | 55.0% | 7-1 |
| Tom Landry | 1960-1988 | 250-162-6 | 60.5% | 20-16 |
Dallas Cowboys head coach facts
- Tom Landry was the first head coach in Cowboys history in 1960.
- Tom Landry coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's head coach at twenty-nine seasons.
- Mike McCarthy is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.