Vic Fangio officially named Dolphins defensive coordinator

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio looks on during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. The Miami Dolphins have reached a deal with former Broncos coach Fangio to become their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) (Jack Dempsey, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – It is now official.

The Miami Dolphins have officially announced that Vic Fangio will take over as defensive coordinator.

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Fangio has 36 years of NFL coaching experience.

He has coached 29 players who have combined for 48 Pro Bowl selections.

Fangio is a former Denver Broncos head coach.

Over his career, Fangio has helped seven different organizations reach the postseason 15 times.

Most recently, Fangio was a defensive consultant for the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Fangio has been the defensive coordinator for five different teams: Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Indianapolis, and Carolina.

Mike McDaniel moved on from Josh Boyer after just one season.

The Dolphins earned a Wild Card spot in the Playoffs, but were eliminated in their first game by the Buffalo BIlls.


About the Author:

David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.