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Former Dallas Cowboys Lineman joins Little Elm coaching staff

Apr 17, 2025, 10:14 PM

Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Joe Looney, who started 42 NFL games over an eight-year career, is the new offensive line coach for Little Elm Lobos

Former Dallas Cowboys Lineman joins Little Elm coaching staff

Little Elm High School has hired Joe Looney, a former Dallas Cowboys interior lineman who became a fan favorite for his jovial nature, as its offensive line coach. 

Looney, 34, played eight years in the NFL and started 42 games before retiring in August 2021. In 2018, he was thrust into the Cowboys' starting lineup in late August after Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick was diagnosed Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disease. Thanks to Looney, the Cowboys offensive line didn't miss a beat. Dallas won the NFC East with a 10–6 record and reached the NFC Divisional Playoff round. 

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