Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach history
Lunda Wells
Wells is the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2020 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Wells in playoff games.
Doug Nussmeier
Nussmeier was the tight ends 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 Nussmeier in playoff games.
Steve Loney
Loney was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 season.
Mike Pope
Pope was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2014-2016 seasons, a total of three years. Pope's record as the team's tight ends coach was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014, 2016) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Pope in playoff games.
Wes Phillips
Phillips was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2013 season.
John Garrett
Garrett was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007, 2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Garrett in playoff games.
Freddie Kitchens
Kitchens was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kitchens in playoff games.
Paul Pasqualoni
Pasqualoni was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 season.
Tony Sparano
Sparano was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sparano in playoff games.
Greg Seamon
Seamon was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 season. Seamon's record as the team's tight ends coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Joe Avezzano
Avezzano was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 season. Avezzano's record as the team's tight ends coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Les Miles
Miles was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Miles in playoff games.
Robert Ford
Ford was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991-1997 seasons, a total of seven years. Ford's record as the team's tight ends coach was 76-36-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1991-1996) and had a 12-3 record under Coach Ford 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. 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.
Alan Lowry
Lowry was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Lowry's record as the team's tight ends coach was 8-24-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Mike Ditka
Ditka was the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1973-1976, 1980 seasons, a total of five years. Ditka's record as the team's tight ends coach was 51-21-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1973, 1975-1976, 1980) and had a 5-4 record under Coach Ditka in playoff games. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 17-21.
Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunda Wells | 2020-2024 | 48-33-0 | 59.3% | 1-3 |
| Doug Nussmeier | 2018-2019 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Steve Loney | 2017 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Pope | 2014-2016 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 1-2 |
| Wes Phillips | 2013 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| John Garrett | 2007-2012 | 55-41-0 | 57.3% | 1-2 |
| Freddie Kitchens | 2006 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | 2005 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Tony Sparano | 2003-2004 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Greg Seamon | 2002 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Joe Avezzano | 2001 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Les Miles | 1998-2000 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 0-2 |
| Robert Ford | 1991-1997 | 76-36-0 | 67.9% | 12-3 |
| Alan Lowry | 1989-1990 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Ditka | 1973-1976, 1980 | 51-21-0 | 70.8% | 5-4 |
Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach facts
- Mike Ditka was the first tight ends coach in Cowboys history in 1973.
- Robert Ford coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's tight ends coach at seven seasons.
- Lunda Wells is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.