Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach history
Al Harris
Harris is the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2020 season, a total of five years. Harris' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 48-33-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.
Maurice Linguist
Linguist was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 season.
Kris Richard
Richard was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 season.
Clancy Pendergast
Pendergast was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. Pendergast's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 10-22-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Bill Bates
Bates was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000 season. Bates' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-11-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Mike Zimmer
Zimmer was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Zimmer's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 46-34-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1995-1996, 1998-1999) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games. In 1995, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Barry Switzer, won 27-17.
Dave Campo
Campo was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991-1994 seasons, a total of four years. Campo's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 48-16-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1991-1994) and had a 8-2 record under Coach Campo 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. 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.
Dick Nolan
Nolan was the defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986-1990 seasons, a total of five years. Nolan's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 25-54-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Harris | 2020-2024 | 48-33-0 | 59.3% | 1-3 |
| Maurice Linguist | 2020 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Kris Richard | 2019 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Clancy Pendergast | 2001-2002 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Bill Bates | 2000 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Zimmer | 1995-1999 | 46-34-0 | 57.5% | 4-3 |
| Dave Campo | 1991-1994 | 48-16-0 | 75.0% | 8-2 |
| Dick Nolan | 1986-1990 | 25-54-0 | 31.6% | 0-0 |
Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach facts
- Dick Nolan was the first defensive backs coach in Cowboys history in 1986.
- Dick Nolan, Mike Zimmer, and Al Harris coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's defensive backs coach at five seasons.
- Al Harris is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.