Dave Borgonzi


Dave Borgonzi is an American football coach who most recently served as the linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He has previously served as an assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Chicago Bears.

Playing career

Borgonzi played inside linebacker at Amherst College. 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.

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 to 2017 Borgonzi worked as an assistant for the Buccaneers.

Indianapolis Colts

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

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.

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On January 29, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys announced Borgonzi as their linebackers coach. On January 27, 2026, Borgonzi was fired by the Cowboys.

Personal life

Borgonzi's brother, Mike, is the general manager of the Tennessee Titans.
Borgonzi and his wife Alyssa have a daughter, Gianna, and a son, James.