Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach history
Scott McCurley
McCurley is the linebackers 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 McCurley in playoff games.
Ben Bloom
Bloom was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2012-2013, 2018-2019 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bloom in playoff games.
Matt Eberflus
Eberflus was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2017 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014, 2016) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Eberflus in playoff games.
Reggie Herring
Herring was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008-2010 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Herring in playoff games.
Paul Pasqualoni
Pasqualoni was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. Pasqualoni's record as the team's linebackers coach was 17-7-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pasqualoni in playoff games.
Gary Gibbs
Gibbs was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years. Gibbs' record as the team's linebackers coach was 30-34-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gibbs in playoff games.
George Edwards
Edwards was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998-2001 seasons, a total of four years. Edwards' record as the team's linebackers coach was 28-36-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Edwards in playoff games.
Jim Bates
Bates was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Bates' record as the team's linebackers coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bates in playoff games.
Jim Eddy
Eddy was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. Eddy's record as the team's linebackers coach was 24-8-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994-1995) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Eddy 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.
Butch Davis
Davis was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1993 season. Davis' record as the team's linebackers coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Davis 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.
Dave Wannstedt
Wannstedt was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989-1992 seasons, a total of four years. Wannstedt's record as the team's linebackers coach was 32-32-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991-1992) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Wannstedt 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.
Jerry Tubbs
Tubbs was the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1966-1988 seasons, a total of twenty-three years. The team made it to the playoffs eighteen times (1966-1973, 1975-1983, 1985) and had a 20-16 record under Coach Tubbs 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.
Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott McCurley | 2020-2024 | 48-33-0 | 59.3% | 1-3 |
| Ben Bloom | 2012-2013, 2018-2019 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Matt Eberflus | 2011-2017 | 62-50-0 | 55.4% | 1-2 |
| Reggie Herring | 2008-2010 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | 2006-2007 | 17-7-0 | 70.8% | 0-1 |
| Gary Gibbs | 2002-2005 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| George Edwards | 1998-2001 | 28-36-0 | 43.8% | 0-2 |
| Jim Bates | 1996-1997 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Jim Eddy | 1994-1995 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 4-1 |
| Butch Davis | 1993 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 3-0 |
| Dave Wannstedt | 1989-1992 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 4-1 |
| Jerry Tubbs | 1966-1988 | 225-109-2 | 67.3% | 20-16 |
Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach facts
- Jerry Tubbs was the first linebackers coach in Cowboys history in 1966.
- Jerry Tubbs coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's linebackers coach at twenty-three seasons.
- Scott McCurley is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.