Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach history
Ryan Slowik
Slowik is the defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2024 season. Slowik's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-7-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Gerald Alexander
Alexander was the defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Alexander's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 19-14-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Tony Oden
Oden was the defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 season. Oden's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Lou Anarumo
Anarumo was the defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2012-2017 seasons, a total of six years. Anarumo's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 45-51-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Anarumo in playoff games.
Tom Keane
Keane was the defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1966-1984 seasons, a total of nineteen years. Keane's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 171-98-4, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs eleven times (1970-1974, 1978-1979, 1981-1984) and had a 13-9 record under Coach Keane in playoff games. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 3-24. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, won 14-7. In 1973, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, won 24-7. In 1982, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 17-27. In 1984, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 16-38.
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Slowik | 2024 | 5-7-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Gerald Alexander | 2020-2021 | 19-14-0 | 57.6% | 0-0 |
| Tony Oden | 2018 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Lou Anarumo | 2012-2017 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Tom Keane | 1966-1984 | 171-98-4 | 63.4% | 13-9 |
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach facts
- Tom Keane was the first defensive backs coach in Dolphins history in 1966.
- Tom Keane coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's defensive backs coach at nineteen seasons.
- Ryan Slowik is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.