Miami Dolphins linebackers coach history
Joe Barry
Barry is the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2024 season.
Anthony Campanile
Campanile was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2020-2023 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Campanile in playoff games.
Rob Leonard
Leonard was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2019 season. Leonard's record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Frank Bush
Bush was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.
Matt Burke
Burke was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2016 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Burke in playoff games.
Mark Duffner
Duffner was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
George Edwards
Edwards was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2005-2007, 2012-2013 seasons, a total of five years. Edwards' record as the team's linebackers coach was 31-49-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Bill Sheridan
Sheridan was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years.
Bob Sanders
Sanders was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2001-2004 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sanders in playoff games.
Randy Shannon
Shannon was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2000 season. Shannon's record as the team's linebackers coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Shannon in playoff games.
George Hill
Hill was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1989-1999 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1990, 1992, 1994-1995, 1997-1999) and had a 5-7 record under Coach Hill in playoff games.
Chuck Studley
Studley was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years.
Bob Matheson
Matheson was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1984-1986 seasons, a total of three years. Matheson's record as the team's linebackers coach was 34-14-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1984-1985) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Matheson in playoff games. 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.
Steve Crosby
Crosby was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1979-1982 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1979, 1981-1982) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Crosby in playoff games. 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.
Don Doll
Doll was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Arnsparger
Arnsparger was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1970-1972 seasons, a total of three years. Arnsparger's record as the team's linebackers coach was 34-7-1, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970-1972) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Arnsparger 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.
Bob Pelligrini
Pelligrini was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1966-1967 seasons, a total of two years. Pelligrini's record as the team's linebackers coach was 7-21-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Miami Dolphins linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Barry | 2024 | 5-7-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Campanile | 2020-2023 | 39-28-0 | 58.2% | 0-2 |
| Rob Leonard | 2019 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Frank Bush | 2017-2018 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Matt Burke | 2016 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Mark Duffner | 2014-2015 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| George Edwards | 2005-2007, 2012-2013 | 31-49-0 | 38.8% | 0-0 |
| Bill Sheridan | 2010-2011 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Bob Sanders | 2001-2004 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Randy Shannon | 2000 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| George Hill | 1989-1999 | 103-73-0 | 58.5% | 5-7 |
| Chuck Studley | 1987-1988 | 14-17-0 | 45.2% | 0-0 |
| Bob Matheson | 1984-1986 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 3-2 |
| Steve Crosby | 1979-1982 | 36-20-1 | 64.0% | 3-3 |
| Don Doll | 1975-1976 | 16-12-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Bill Arnsparger | 1970-1972 | 34-7-1 | 82.1% | 5-2 |
| Bob Pelligrini | 1966-1967 | 7-21-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Miami Dolphins linebackers coach facts
- Bob Pelligrini was the first linebackers coach in Dolphins history in 1966.
- George Hill coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's linebackers coach at eleven seasons.
- Joe Barry is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.