Dallas Cowboys assistant linebackers coach history

Darian Thompson

Thompson is the assistant linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2023 season. Thompson's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful assistant linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Thompson in playoff games.

Ben Bloom

Bloom was the assistant linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 season. Bloom's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful assistant linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history.

Bobby King

King was the assistant linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 season. King's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 6-10-0, making him the least successful assistant linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history.

Dat Nguyen

Nguyen was the assistant linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. Nguyen's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 33-15-0, making him the second-most successful assistant linebackers coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007, 2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Nguyen in playoff games.


Dallas Cowboys assistant linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Darian Thompson 2023 12-5-0 70.6% 0-1
Ben Bloom 2011 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Bobby King 2010 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Dat Nguyen 2007-2009 33-15-0 68.8% 1-2

Dallas Cowboys assistant linebackers coach facts

  • Dat Nguyen was the first assistant linebackers coach in Cowboys history in 2007.
  • Dat Nguyen coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's assistant linebackers coach at three seasons.
  • Darian Thompson is the current assistant linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.