MIAMI GARDENS, FL. – The Miami Dolphins and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio have mutually agreed to part ways following the 2023 season.
Fangio, 65, joined the Dolphins as the NFL’s highest-paid defensive coordinator last year. Miami defense ranked seventh in the NFL
“I want to thank Vic for his contributions in 2023. When we assessed the season, it became apparent that this was the best path forward for all parties involved,” said Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. “Now, we turn our focus to 2024 and beyond with urgency as we identify the best candidate to lead our defense moving forward. We remain steadfastly committed to the development of our players and to building a winning team with sustained success.”
Miami allowed the 10th-most yards per game this season after finishing 18th in that category in 2022. Fangio’s defense also was third in the NFL in sacks with 56. The Dolphins, however, allowed more than 400 yards to opposing offenses in four of their final six games and lost all four of those 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 AFC wild-card loss against 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 replaced Josh Boyer in 2022.
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