Vic Fangio out as Dolphins DC, becomes Eagles’ top target،
Vic Fangio is no longer the defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins, who announced Wednesday that they have “mutually agreed to part ways” with the veteran assistant coach after just one season.
Fangio will now be the top target for the Philadelphia Eagles' vacant defensive coordinator position, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler, and a deal is expected.
Fangio, 65, joined the Dolphins as the NFL's highest-paid defensive coordinator last year. His defensive plan took some time to take hold, but Miami ranked seventh in the NFL in expected defensive points added from Week 8 to Week 18, coinciding with the return of All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
“I want to thank Vic for his contributions in 2023,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said in a statement. “When we evaluated the season, it became clear that this was the best path forward for all parties involved.
“Now, we are urgently focused on 2024 and beyond, as we identify the best candidate to lead our defense. We remain firmly committed to the development of our players and building a winning team with successful sustainable.”
Fangio worked with the Eagles for two weeks last year as a consultant, helping them prepare for Super Bowl LVII before ultimately joining the Dolphins.
The Eagles, who were interested in hiring Fangio this time last year, reshuffled their defensive coaching staff after their late-season collapse by firing defensive coordinator Sean Desai and defensive player Matt Patricia last week.
Miami allowed the 10th most yards per game this season after finishing 18th in that category in 2022. Fangio's defense also finished third in the NFL in sacks with 56. The Dolphins, however, allowed more than 400 offensive yards on four of their last passes. six games and lost all four games.
The Dolphins were plagued by injuries late in the season and were without starters Jevon Holland, Xavien Howard, Jerome Baker, Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb for their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as key backup Andrew Van Ginkel .
The Dolphins' next hire at the position will become the third defensive coordinator in three seasons under McDaniel, who inherited Josh Boyer in 2022.
One possible candidate to replace Fangio is current Dolphins linebackers coach Anthony Campanile, who interviewed with the New York Giants for their open defensive coordinator position. Former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley is also an option.
Fangio was the AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year in 2018 as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and has 37 years of NFL coaching experience.
