Dave Borgonzi

Dave Borgonzi

Dallas Cowboys
Position:	Linebackers coach
Personal information
Born:	(1982-11-19) November 19, 1982 (age 42) Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College:	Amherst College
Career history
As a coach:
Syracuse (2006–2007) Graduate assistant Harvard (2008–2010) Defensive backs coach Dallas Cowboys (2011–2012) Defensive assistant Dallas Cowboys (2013) Offensive assistant Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–2017) Defensive quality control coach Indianapolis Colts (2018–2021) Linebackers coach Chicago Bears (2022–2024) Linebackers coach Dallas Cowboys (2025–present) Linebackers coach

Dave Borgonzi (born November 19, 1982) is an American football coach who is the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.[1][2]

Playing career

Borgonzi played inside linebacker[3] at Amherst College.[4][5] There he served as a three year starter and was named a team captain during his senior season.

Coaching career

Syracuse

Borgonzi spent two years at Syracuse working as a graduate assistant. While with the Orange he earned his master's degree in education.

Harvard

While at Harvard, Borgonzi served as a recruiter for the school and as the assistant defensive secondary coach.[6]

Dallas Cowboys

Borgonzi worked from 2011 to 2013 as a coaching assistant for the Dallas Cowboys. He worked with the defensive side of the ball for his first two years before moving to offense in 2013.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

From 2014[7] to 2017 Borgonzi worked as an assistant for the Buccaneers.

Indianapolis Colts

Dave was hired as the Colts linebackers coach in 2018.[8] He missed week 15 of the 2020 season due to COVID-19.[9]

Chicago Bears

On February 2, 2022, Borgonzi was hired by the Chicago Bears as their linebackers coach, following new Head Coach Matt Eberflus from the Indianapolis Colts.[10]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On January 29, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys announced Borgonzi as their linebackers coach.[11]

Personal life

Borgonzi's brother, Mike, is the general manager of the Tennessee Titans.[12]

Borgonzi and his wife Alyssa have a daughter, Gianna, and a son, James.[13]

References

1. GurSamuel (January 17, 2014). "Bucs add two to coaching staff". Bucs Nation. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
2. Philipse, Sander (January 25, 2016). "Bucs announce coaching staff". Bucs Nation. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
3. "David Borgonzi - 2002 - Football". Amherst College. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
4. "Dave Borgonzi". Amherst College. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
5. Keefer, Zak (September 29, 2020). "Where he belongs: With other career options, Colts' Dave Borgonzi chose to coach". The Athletic. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
6. "Dave Borgonzi - Assistant Coach - Secondary (CA) - Staff Directory". Harvard University. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
7. Philipse, Sander (January 24, 2014). "2014 Buccaneers coaching staff complete". Bucs Nation. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
8. "Report: Colts hire Dave Borgonzi as linebackers coach". Colts Wire. February 15, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
9. "Colts LB coach Dave Borgonzi unavailable due to COVID-19". Colts Wire. December 19, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
10. "Bears hire Williams as DC, Borgonzi as LBS coach".
11. Yarrish, Tommy (January 29, 2025). "Cowboys hire first three assistants on Schottenheimer's staff". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
12. Wyatt, Jim (January 17, 2025). "Titans Hire Former Chiefs Assistant GM Mike Borgonzi as the Team's Next General Manager". Tennessee Titans. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
13. "The Official Website of the Indianapolis Colts". colts.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.