Cowboys add Sharrif Floyd and Darian Thompson to their coaching staff

By Lawrence Dow

Updated February 17, 2023 3:29 PM

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23), shown breaking up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11), in 2021, is now on the coaching staff. Ron Schwane AP

The Dallas Cowboys have added two new coaches to the defensive staff and their names might be familiar to fans from their playing days in the NFL.

Former Cowboys strong safety Darian Thompson will be an assistant linebacker and quality control coach.

Thompson played with the Cowboys for four seasons from 2018-2021.

Sharrif Floyd, an All-American at Florida before being drafted with the 23rd pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, will be an assistant defensive line and defensive quality coach. Floyd played all four seasons of his NFL career with the Vikings.

Floyd was coached by Dan Quinn during Floyd’s time at the University of Florida when Quinn was the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.

The Cowboys have hired Sharrif Floyd, a 2013 first round pick of the Vikings, as their assistant DL/defensive quality control coach, per @toddarcher and me.

Floyd played DT at Florida for Dan Quinn and spent time working with the Cowboys staff this past training camp. pic.twitter.com/WPRhb2Np4m
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 17, 2023

This story was originally published February 17, 2023 at 10:24 AM.

Lawrence Dow

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.

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