Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach history
Jeff Zgonina
Zgonina is the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2024 season.
Aden Durde
Durde was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. Durde's record as the team's defensive line coach was 36-15-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Durde in playoff games.
Jim Tomsula
Tomsula was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 season.
Rod Marinelli
Marinelli was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2013, 2017, 2019 seasons, a total of three years.
Leon Lett
Lett was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years.
Brian Baker
Baker was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Paul Pasqualoni
Pasqualoni was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 season. Pasqualoni's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-7-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Todd Grantham
Grantham was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Grantham in playoff games.
Kacy Rodgers
Rodgers was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2006-2007) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Rodgers in playoff games.
Jim Bates
Bates was the defensive line 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.
John Blake
Blake was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1993-1995 seasons, a total of three years. Blake's record as the team's defensive line coach was 36-12-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1993-1995) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Blake 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. 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.
Butch Davis
Davis was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989-1992 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991-1992) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Davis 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.
Ernie Stautner
Stautner was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1966-1972, 1975-1988 seasons, a total of twenty-one years. Stautner's record as the team's defensive line coach was 207-99-2, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs seventeen times (1966-1972, 1975-1983, 1985) and had a 19-15 record under Coach Stautner in playoff games. In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 13-16. In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, won 24-3. 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. In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, won 27-10. In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 31-35.
Brad Ecklund
Ecklund was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1962-1963 seasons, a total of two years. Ecklund's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-18-1, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Tom Dahms
Dahms was the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960-1962 seasons, a total of three years. Dahms' record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-28-3, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Zgonina | 2024 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Aden Durde | 2021-2023 | 36-15-0 | 70.6% | 1-3 |
| Jim Tomsula | 2020 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Rod Marinelli | 2013, 2017, 2019 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 0-0 |
| Leon Lett | 2011-2013 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Brian Baker | 2011-2012 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | 2010 | 1-7-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Todd Grantham | 2008-2009 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Kacy Rodgers | 2005-2007 | 31-17-0 | 64.6% | 0-2 |
| Jim Bates | 1998-1999 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| John Blake | 1993-1995 | 36-12-0 | 75.0% | 7-1 |
| Butch Davis | 1989-1992 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 4-1 |
| Ernie Stautner | 1966-1972, 1975-1988 | 207-99-2 | 67.5% | 19-15 |
| Brad Ecklund | 1962-1963 | 9-18-1 | 33.9% | 0-0 |
| Tom Dahms | 1960-1962 | 9-28-3 | 26.3% | 0-0 |
Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach facts
- Tom Dahms was the first defensive line coach in Cowboys history in 1960.
- Ernie Stautner coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's defensive line coach at twenty-one seasons.
- Jeff Zgonina is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.