Following the departures of multiple members of the 2023 coaching staff, the Dallas Cowboys have officially finalized the 2024 coaches roster under head coach Mike McCarthy. The staff had a large amount of turnover due to defensive coordinator Dan Quinn‘s departure to become the Commanders head coach.
Secondary coach/passing game coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. joined Quinn as the Commanders defensive coordinator and assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd also left for the same role in D.C. Meanwhile defensive line coach Aden Durde took a promotion to become Seahawks defensive coordinator and offensive assistant Will Harriger joined the Panthers as a QB coach.
McCarthy hired Mike Zimmer to replace Quinn and allowed the new DC to bring on his own crew for the defensive staff. He added Paul Guenther, Jeff Zgonina, Greg Ellis and Cristian Garcia.
Though he was highly sought after by other teams this season, defensive backs coach Al Harris opted to remain in Dallas. He took on the title of assistant head coach for the 2024 season.
“Al has been such an impactful member of our coaching staff and team,” McCarthy said in an official statement. “I’m looking forward to his leadership in this expanded role. He’s a highly effective mentor and motivator, and our entire team will benefit from him taking this elevated step. Al’s dedication, teamwork, understanding of the game and experience in developing the unique dynamics necessary to support a championship locker room are all part of his special fit for this.”
The Cowboys also hired one new member of the offensive staff – former Boston College offensive coordinator Steve Shimko. Wide receivers coach Robert Prince also accepted a promotion to take on the added duties of pass game coordinator.
Here’s a look at the Cowboys’ coaching staff for the 2024 season:
Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 Assistant Coaching Staff
Offense:
- Brian Schottenheimer – Offensive Coordinator
- Chase Haslett – Pass Game Specialist
- Jeff Blasko – Run Game Coordinator/RB
- Mike Solari – Offensive Line
- Scott Tolzien – Quarterbacks
- Lunda Wells – Tight Ends
- Ramon Chinyoung – Assistant Offensive Line/Quality Control
- Ryan Feder – Assistant QB/Game Management/
- Evan Harrington – Offensive Assistant/Minority Fellowship
- Robert Prince – Pass Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers
- Steve Shimko – Offensive Assistant/Quality Control
Defense:
- Al Harris – Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Backs
- Mike Zimmer – Defensive Coordinator
- Paul Guenther – Defensive Run Game Coordinator
- Cannon Matthews – Safeties
- Jeff Zgonina – Defensive Line
- Greg Ellis – Assistant Defensive Line/Quality Control
- Cristian Garcia – Assistant Defensive Backs/Quality Control
- Scott McCurley – Linebackers
- Darian Thompson – Assistant linebackers/Quality Control
Special Teams:
- John Fassel – Special Teams Coordinator
- Rayna Stewart – Assistant Special Teams
- Eric Simonelli – Quality Control/Head Coach Assistant
Strength and Conditioning:
- Harold Nash – Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
- Cedric Smith – Assistant Strength and Conditioning
- Kendall Smith – Assistant Strength and Conditioning
- Braylon Tatum – Markus Paul S&C Intern
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