Dave Borgonzi
American football coach (born 1982)
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Dave Borgonzi (born November 19, 1982) is an American football coach who currently serves as the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously served as an assistant coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys.[1][2]
Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
| Tennessee Titans | |
|---|---|
| Title | Linebackers coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 19, 1982 Everett, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Position | Linebacker |
| College | Amherst College |
| Career history | |
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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] On January 27, 2026, Borgonzi was fired by the Cowboys.[12]
Tennessee Titans
On February 11, 2026, the Tennessee Titans announced Borgonzi was joining the team as a linebackers coach.[13]
Personal life
Borgonzi's brother, Mike, is the general manager of the Tennessee Titans.[14]
Borgonzi and his wife Alyssa have a daughter, Gianna, and a son, James.[15]