Dallas Cowboys defensive pass game coordinator history
Derrick Ansley
Ansley is the defensive pass game coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2026 season.
Joe Whitt Jr.
Whitt Jr. was the defensive pass game coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. Whitt Jr.'s record as the team's defensive pass game coordinator was 36-15-0, making him the most successful defensive pass game coordinator in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Whitt Jr. in playoff games.
Kris Richard
Richard was the defensive pass game coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Richard's record as the team's defensive pass game coordinator was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive pass game coordinator in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Richard in playoff games.
Matt Eberflus
Eberflus was the defensive pass game coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Eberflus' record as the team's defensive pass game coordinator was 22-10-0, making him the second-most successful defensive pass game coordinator in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Eberflus in playoff games.
Dallas Cowboys defensive pass game coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Ansley | 2026 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Whitt Jr. | 2021-2023 | 36-15-0 | 70.6% | 1-3 |
| Kris Richard | 2018-2019 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Matt Eberflus | 2016-2017 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
Dallas Cowboys defensive pass game coordinator facts
- Matt Eberflus was the first defensive pass game coordinator in Cowboys history in 2016.
- Joe Whitt Jr. coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's defensive pass game coordinator at three seasons.
- Derrick Ansley is the current defensive pass game coordinator, starting ahead of the 2026 season.