Dallas Cowboys defensive assistant coach history
Pete Ohnegian
Ohnegian is the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Ohnegian in playoff games.
Andre Gurode
Gurode was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 season. Gurode's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-8-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Ken Amato
Amato was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Amato in playoff games.
Turner West
West was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2014-2018 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2014, 2016, 2018) and had a 2-3 record under Coach West in playoff games.
Leon Lett
Lett was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Lett's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 24-24-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Dave Borgonzi
Borgonzi was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years. Borgonzi's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 16-16-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Dat Nguyen
Nguyen was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007, 2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Nguyen in playoff games.
Bill Bates
Bates was the defensive assistant 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 Bates in playoff games.
Clancy Pendergast
Pendergast was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996, 1998-1999) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Pendergast in playoff games.
Mike Zimmer
Zimmer was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994 season. Zimmer's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games.
Jim Eddy
Eddy was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1993 season. Eddy's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Eddy in playoff games. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Jimmy Johnson, won 30-13.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 season. Slowik's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games. In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Jimmy Johnson, won 52-17.
Ron Meeks
Meeks was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Meeks in playoff games.
Dave Campo
Campo was the defensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Campo's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-24-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Dallas Cowboys defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Ohnegian | 2023 | 12-5-0 | 70.6% | 0-1 |
| Ken Amato | 2018-2019 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Andre Gurode | 2019 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Turner West | 2014-2018 | 48-32-0 | 60.0% | 2-3 |
| Leon Lett | 2011-2013 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Dave Borgonzi | 2011-2012 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Dat Nguyen | 2007-2009 | 33-15-0 | 68.8% | 1-2 |
| Clancy Pendergast | 1996-1999 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 1-3 |
| Bill Bates | 1998-1999 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Mike Zimmer | 1994 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| Jim Eddy | 1993 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 3-0 |
| Bob Slowik | 1992 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 3-0 |
| Ron Meeks | 1991 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Dave Campo | 1989-1990 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Dallas Cowboys defensive assistant coach facts
- Dave Campo was the first defensive assistant coach in Cowboys history in 1989.
- Turner West coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's defensive assistant coach at five seasons.
- Pete Ohnegian is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.