In a shocking turn of events, the Miami Dolphins have fired defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. He is expected to assume the same role with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports ESPN.
The Dolphins and Vic Fangio have mutually agreed to part ways, sources tell me and @JFowlerESPN. Fangio now will be the top target for the Philadelphia Eagles to hire as their defensive coordinator, and a deal is expected. Miami is allowing Fangio to leave to be closer to his… pic.twitter.com/HjyMAC2S0p
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 24, 2024
Update: The Eagles are moving forward with the assumption that Fangio will be the next defensive coordinator, reports Josina Anderson.
I’m told the #Eagles are internally currently expecting Vic Fangio to be their next defensive coordinator, per source.
Though GM Howie Roseman just reportedly said at his press conference that the organization has ‘a lot of good targets we’re working through.”
Fangio has parted… pic.twitter.com/mIuq3jgu41
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 24, 2024
Fangio served as consultant with the Eagles prior to Super Bowl LVII. He rumored to be the Eagles replacement for Jonathan Gannon, however, Gannon’s hiring debacle forced Fangio to Miami.
Update:
Adam Schefter reports that Fangio is on his way to the Linc to sign his contract.
Former Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is traveling to Philadelphia this morning to officially sign the contract to become the Eagles’ new defensive coordinator, per league source. Eagles officially get their man. pic.twitter.com/jnBBTkhvas
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 25, 2024